Senior Business Development Manager, Europe
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - Stafford House International in Roma
The Senior Business Development Manager, Europe will lead business development and student recruitment across the full Stafford House portfolio in Europe, covering adult business for Stafford House International and junior and group business for Stafford House Study Holidays.
This is a commercially focused senior individual contributor role. The postholder will be responsible for developing the European sales strategy, building a strong pipeline, managing key partner relationships and personally delivering recruitment across adult EFL, professional English, junior group and seasonal programme opportunities.
The role requires a candidate who understands both adult and junior study travel channels, can work with agents and institutional partners, and can turn market opportunities into high-volume, sustainable business.
About Stafford House International and Stafford House Study Holidays
Stafford House International delivers English language and professional courses for adult students, younger learners and teachers.
Stafford House Study Holidays provides junior English language programmes combining tuition, activities, excursions and residential or group learning experiences. Together, the Stafford House portfolio supports students, agents and partners across the EFL and junior education sectors.
Key responsibilities
Develop and deliver the European sales strategy for the Stafford House portfolio, balancing adult recruitment for Stafford House International with junior and group growth for Stafford House Study Holidays.
Recruit and convert business at scale through agents, schools, group organisers, institutions, networks and other partner channels.
Build senior relationships with institutional partners.
Manage key accounts and commercial partnerships.
Work closely with the Stafford House Study Holidays Director on junior group opportunities.
Provide market intelligence on demand trends, competitor activity, pricing, etc.
Represent the Stafford House portfolio at works