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Galileo Global Education

Provides specialized higher education globally

Business Developer Intern - International Commercial Development

Full-TimeDeadline 12/31/26
No salary listed
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Bordeaux, France
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Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • You are preparing a Bac+4/5 program in commerce, business development, or management.
  • You have a strong commercial temperament and enjoy convincing, prospecting, and taking on challenges.
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills and can adapt to different interlocutors.
  • You are comfortable speaking, persuasive, and results-oriented.
  • You demonstrate organization, autonomy, and rigor in your work.
  • You are curious and motivated by international environments.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute actively to developing the company's revenue in national and international markets.
  • Identify new business opportunities and prospect for clients in France and abroad.
  • Manage and develop a client portfolio by providing regular, high-quality follow-up.
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies adapted to target markets.
  • Participate in commercial negotiations with varied contacts in a multicultural context.
  • Draft commercial proposals and monitor contracts.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence and analyze international markets to identify growth opportunities.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects related to business development, marketing, or international expansion.
Desired Qualifications
  • A good level of written and spoken English is strongly appreciated.
  • An interest in multicultural interactions is a plus.

About the company

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Galileo Global Education

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Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
  • S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
  • June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.

What critics are saying

  • S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
  • 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
  • Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.

What makes Galileo Global Education unique

  • Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
  • Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
  • AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%