# Senior Business Developer - Higher Education - Canada **Company:** [Studyportals](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/wWr76hRGVteTANnzCHaX9b.md) **Location:** Remote **Workplace:** remote **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** University Success [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/7c510812-fabe-4092-993f-567018d74f99) ## Description **Are you a senior commercial leader in international higher education?** **Do you thrive on building trusted relationships with top universities?** **Are you ready to shape the future of global student recruitment?** Studyportals is on a mission to bring **transparency, choice, and opportunity** to the world of higher education — and we’re looking for an experienced **Senior Business Developer** to help accelerate our growth across **North America**, starting from **Canada**. This is a high-impact, senior role for someone who knows the international student recruitment landscape inside out and wants to leverage their network to drive meaningful, long-term partnerships. **About Studyportals** We power the world’s largest global study choice platform. - **55 million+ unique users per year** - **3,000+ university partners** - Active in **114 countries** - **200+ colleagues**, representing **40 nationalities** Our platform helps students make informed education choices — and helps universities attract, retain, and diversify high-quality international cohorts. **The Opportunity** As **Senior Business Developer**, you will be a key driver of our North American expansion, working closely with senior decision-makers at leading higher education institutions. You will: - Lead strategic, multi-level relationships with **boards, presidents, provosts, and international offices** - Turn insight-led conversations into **multi-year commercial partnerships** - Act as a trusted advisor to universities navigating an increasingly complex international student market You’ll report directly to the **Business Unit Director of North America**, and play a central role in shaping growth strategy across the region. **What You’ll Be Doing** - **Win and grow strategic partnerships** with top universities across Canada and North America - Advise institutions on **international student mobility, diversification, quality, and retention** - Drive **multi-stakeholder sales cycles**, from first contact through negotiation, launch, and renewal - Build long-term trust with senior leadership and decision-making units (DMUs) - Own and grow your **individual territory**, while contributing to overall NA performance - Support and collaborate with the wider North American team to hit regional growth targets - Plan and lead **client meetings**, presentations, and strategic reviews - Contribute to optimizing the **full commercial cycle**: lead generation, sales strategy, campaign execution, reporting, and evaluation **Who We’re Looking For** - Extensive experience in **higher education**, ideally within **international student recruitment** - A strong **existing network** within universities and higher education decision-makers - Proven success in **senior-level B2B business development** and complex sales cycles - Strategic thinker with a consultative, insight-driven approach - Canada-based and excited to help grow Studyportals’ North American footprint **Why Join Studyportals** - Work at the intersection of **global education, data, and impact** - A senior role with **real ownership and influence** - Collaborate with an international, ambitious, and purpose-driven team - Help institutions worldwide make better decisions — and help students change their lives through education ## Requirements - At least 8 years of proven commercial track record within the Higher Education industry, hungry to quickly capture the market (Higher Education experience is required) - A strong network to key decision makers (c-level) within the HE industry in NA - Optimistic and self-disciplined high achiever with a sense of urgency and good work organization. - Client and market share orientation; committed to create client value on the long term - Assertive, and optimistic. Energetic and persistent, with an entrepreneurial attitude you drive for results and are 110% committed to success - Open team player – independent yet supportive – thriving in an entrepreneurial atmosphere. - Able to get in the minds of prospective international students. Having experienced an international study period is desired - Eagerness to learn and grow alongside a young and dynamic company, with the ambition to quickly grow in role and responsibilities. - Our [mission and corporate values](https://www.studyportals.com/about-us/our-mission-and-core-values/) should match yours **Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2026** ## Benefits - The opportunity to be a **key driver** in a fast‑growing, global company that creates **lasting value** in North America’s — and the world’s — higher education market - A **full‑time, long‑term contract role**, offering stability alongside the excitement of growth - A **competitive salary** with an **excellent performance‑based bonus scheme** - An **ambitious, informal, entrepreneurial, and flexible work environment**, where self‑initiative is genuinely encouraged - Strong focus on **personal development and long‑term career growth**, alongside your contribution to the business - A company culture that is serious about **having fun in everything we do** - The chance to **make a positive impact** and help make the world a little better through education We are looking forward to receiving your application, but please note, that only applicants who already possess a valid work permit for the location will be considered for this role. _Studyportals is committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. For information on how we process the personal data included in your application please see our_ [_Privacy Notice for Applicants_](https://studyportals.com/careers/privacy-notice-for-applicants/)_._ _NB We will contact you via e-mail so please keep an eye on your spam folder especially if you are using Gmail._