Business Development - Luxury
About the job
- The candidate must hold a BAC+3 in commerce, marketing, or luxury.
- The candidate must have sales and negotiation techniques.
- The candidate must understand high-end customer relations.
- The candidate must be able to analyze customer needs.
- The candidate must have a foundation in commercial strategy.
- The candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to luxury codes.
- The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, rigor, attention to detail, dynamism, and proactivity.
- Participate in the commercial development of high-end products and services.
- Promote the offering to business-to-business and business-to-consumer customers.
- Manage and monitor a portfolio of clients and partners.
- Identify and prospect new clients, distributors, or points of sale.
- Analyze the needs of luxury customers and propose suitable solutions.
- Contribute to implementing the commercial action plan, including prospecting and customer retention activities.
- Participate in showcasing products at points of sale.
- Monitor sales, orders, and performance indicators.
- Participate in trade shows, events, and prestige operations.
- Professional English is appreciated.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
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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