**Job Title:** Senior Business Development Manager **Location:** Milan **Company:** Pearson **Job Summary:** The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, and driving revenue growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and negotiation skills, who can work collaboratively with various departments to achieve business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** + Identify and develop new business opportunities in the region. + Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. + Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve revenue targets. + Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities. + Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product development teams to align business strategies. + Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to potential clients. + Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and partners. + Monitor and report on business development activities and performance. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. + Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role. + Strong understanding of the education industry and market dynamics. + Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software. + Fluency in English & Italian; knowledge of additional languages is a plus. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in the Education Sector. + Knowledge of the English Language Learning market. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to travel as needed. 1147262 **Job:** Sales **Job Family:** GO\_TO\_MARKET **Organization:** English Language Learning **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Req ID:** 20191 \#LI-REMOTE