Business Development & Operations Lead
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4 days ago
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Job Summary
Berlin International College (BIC) supports international students on their journey into the German higher education system and were looking for you to join our dedicated team at our preparatory college in idyllic Treptower Park right on the banks of the River Spree.
As Business Development & Operations Lead you will work closely with the management team and act as a central interface between strategy operations and execution. You will support the continuous development of our business model optimize operational processes and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
At BIC youll find a vibrant multicultural environment where analytical thinking and hands-on execution are key to making a real impact.
Tasks
Strategy & Business Development
- Conduct market customer and competitor analyses
- Analyze target groups leads and campaign performance
- Support brand development online presence and content strategy initiatives
Operations Management
- Plan manage and continuously optimize operational processes
- Improve workflows structures and quality assurance measures
- Oversee inventory equipment and operational resources
Reporting & Controlling
- Prepare regular reports on business project and operational performance
- Create decision-ready analyses and recommendations for the management team
- Analyze operational and financial data to improve efficiency and profitability
Team & Interface Coordination
- Assist with the implementation of new processes structures and tools
- Provide training guidance and operational support where needed
- Support the coordination of external service providers
Requirements
- University degree or comparable qualification ideally in business administration economics or a related field
- Several years of experience in business development operations or a similar role in higher education
- Strong analytical skills and experience with business cases reporting and KPIs
- Solid technical affinity including hands-on experience or the willingness to work with tools (such as Google Ads and Google Analytics CRMs)
- Structured hands-on working style with a high level of ownership
- Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and interfaces
- Fluent in German & very good command of English
Benefits
- A key strategic role with close collaboration with the management team
- A broad and impactful position combining strategy and operational execution
- Room to experiment test new approaches and learn through trial and error
- A dynamic international working environment in the education sector
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
- An open culture that values your ideas and encourages initiative and ownership
- Flexible working hours (minimum 80% FTE) as school sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Team-based coverage meaning everyone occasionally rotates being the first on-site in the morning or the last to leave ensuring smooth daily school operations
- 2 Home Office days per week
If this position sounds like a good fit for you we look forward to receiving your application including your resume a brief personal statement and most recent job references.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Sales Pipeline
- Salesforce
- Strategic Planning
- Enterprise Sales
- negotiation
- Lead Generation
- Contracts
About Company
BIC ist ein privates Studienkolleg. Wir bereiten internationale Studenten sprachlich und fachlich auf Zugangsprüfungen für das Studium in Deutschland vor.
