Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate - Language  

At Hult EF Corporate Education (Hult EF), we believe in the power of people – to inspire, innovate, and positively impact their teams, organizations and societies.   

We are learning experts specialized in delivering immersive programs focused on the most critical business skills. Since we started, we’ve partnered with over 2500 companies, equipping them with the skills they need now and in the future.  

Our Team Switzerland/Austria is looking for a Business Development Associate (BDA) to help identify needs for intercultural and language training in some of Switzerland’s and Austria's biggest companies. A successful candidate is self-motivated, has a nothing is impossible mindset and is eager to build a career in a rapidly growing and innovative education company.  

Key responsibilities  

• Prospect new clients and gather valuable market intelligence
• Make outbound calls to senior executives to meet sales and meeting goals
• Partner with Account Managers to create customized plans for sales territories, supporting the sales cycle and driving urgency
• Collaborate with internal teams and colleagues around the world to drive the sales process
• Track all activities in Salesforce and ensure contact information is up to date
• Recruit clients to webinars and events

The skills & experience we look for  

• 2+ years B2B business development experience
• Strong relational skills and influencing skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Mastery of German and English (additional language skills are a big plus)
• Experience working in education and/or with HR stakeholders
• Knowledge of Salesforce is helpful
• Passion for learning, both for yourself and, on a bigger scale, for organization
• Ability to innovate and change ways of working

What we offer   

• 25 days paid holiday each year 
• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week 
• Regular opportunities for personal and professional development
• Competitive compensation scheme
• A range of perks and benefits such as on-site gym facilities and program discounts for family and friends
• Opportunity to join annual global sales conference. Past locations have included Boston, Abu Dhabi and Dubrovnik

About us   

Hult EF combine the strength of Hult International Business School and EF Education First to provide companies all over the world with practical, tailored learning focused on today’s most critical business competencies.    

We remove barriers to international collaboration through language training; upskill employees in core business competencies through faculty-led programs; and build leadership capabilities through executive education and coaching.    

With campuses and offices in over 50 countries, including the beautiful Ashridge House outside London, we offer a truly global and collaborative environment.   

Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.  

Find out more: https://www.hultef.com/