Business Development Intern - Manila

SEED Business School Festival

Position: Business Development Intern – Business School Festival
Location: Remote
Duration: September – 29 November 2026
Nationality: Filipino, based in Manila

About SEED Global Education

SEED Global Education is a specialist marketing consultancy for global higher education, headquartered in London with regional offices in Mumbai, Accra, and emerging markets worldwide.

We work with leading global universities and business schools, including INSEAD, London Business School, Imperial College London, NYU Stern, Cambridge Judge, Cornell, and Dartmouth Tuck, helping them expand their global presence and connect with high-potential students.

Our mission is to empower ambitious students across India, Africa, and the Middle East to access the world's leading universities, business schools, and scholarship opportunities.

About the SEED Business School Festival – Manila

The SEED Business School Festival is an interactive platform connecting high-potential undergraduates and early-career professionals with admissions representatives from leading global business schools.

The Manila edition will offer students opportunities to:

• Meet representatives from leading global business schools
• Attend admissions and career workshops
• Learn about scholarships and funding opportunities
• Understand MBA and Master's application pathways
• Network with admissions professionals
• Access exclusive one-on-one advisory opportunities

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM PHT
Venue: Grand Hyatt Manila

Role Overview

As a Business Development Intern, you will be the first point of contact for prospective students who register for the SEED Business School Festival.

Your primary responsibility will be to engage with leads, help complete their registration, answer basic event-related questions, and follow up with registered students to encourage confirmed attendance.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy communicating with people, building relationships over the phone, and gaining practical experience in business development, marketing, events, and higher education.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Engagement & Registration

• Call prospective students generated through digital advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Verify student information and assist them in completing the registration process.
• Explain the purpose and value of attending the Business School Festival.
• Understand student interests and provide relevant event information.

2. Event Promotion & Awareness

• Explain key event highlights, participating universities, scholarship opportunities, and career-related benefits.
• Answer basic questions about MBA and Master's programs, applications, and event logistics.
• Communicate the value of interacting directly with global business school admissions representatives.
• Encourage students to complete their registration and confirm attendance.

3. Follow-ups & Attendance Reminders

• Conduct follow-up calls and messages with registered students.
• Remind students about the event in the days leading up to 29 November.
• Share essential attendance information, including venue, timing, and what to expect.
• Track confirmed attendees and identify students who may require additional follow-up.

4. Record Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain an accurate daily record of calls, responses, registrations, and confirmations.
• Share regular progress updates with the SEED team.
• Highlight challenges, frequently asked questions, and student feedback.
• Work with supervisors to improve communication and engagement approaches.

Performance-Based Compensation

Your compensation will be linked to two key areas:

• Duration of the internship
• Number of registered students who attend the event

Payout Structure

1. Fixed Internship Stipend

• Duration: 60 days — October & November 2026
• Commitment: Minimum 4–6 hours per day
• Weekly off: 1 weekday per week
• No weekly offs on Saturdays or Sundays
• Fixed stipend: PHP 2,100 for the full 60-day internship period

2. Attendee-Based Payout

In addition to the fixed stipend, interns will receive a payout for each eligible attendee who attends the Business School Festival:

Undergraduate Completion Year

Payout per Attendee

• 2025–2028 -PHP 250
• 2014–2024 -PHP 400

50-Attendee Bonus

An additional PHP 3,350 will be paid if the intern successfully sources 50 attendees, over and above the applicable per-attendee payout.

What You’ll Gain

• Certificate of Internship from SEED Global Education upon successful completion.
• Performance-based compensation linked to registrations and actual event attendance.
• Practical experience in lead generation, business development, event marketing, and student engagement.
• Exposure to the global higher education and business school ecosystem.
• Networking opportunities with an international education organization.
• Development of professional skills in communication, persuasion, relationship building, and reporting.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to:

[email protected] & [email protected]

Subject: Application – Business Development Intern | Manila

Job Types: Part-time, Internship, Contract, Commission

Pay: Php2,100.00 - Php10,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person