Business Developer
About the job
- Demonstrate a competitive personality and motivation to excel.
- Have an interest in sales and a strong hunter mentality.
- Be comfortable with telephone prospecting at a volume of 60–70 calls per day and able to initiate contact with prospects.
- Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, remain persistent, and be results-driven.
- Be curious and have good analytical ability.
- Possess business acumen and strong interpersonal ease.
- Have a team spirit and a willingness to share knowledge.
- Identify and remotely contact key stakeholders by telephone, email, and LinkedIn to gather relevant information.
- Contact prospects autonomously, using creativity, and build a strong network of ambassadors to facilitate introductions.
- Understand and identify the challenges of works councils, human resources departments, and executives.
- Engage interlocutors in conversation and identify their primary pain point.
- Generate qualified appointments and enter collected prospect data into the customer relationship management tool.
- Develop skills in presenting during client meetings.
- Understand and track the process through to contract signature.
- Relay feedback to the team to improve processes and the product.
- A first commercial experience and in-depth knowledge of an industry sector are advantageous.
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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