Education & Educational Business Development Manager

Your opportunity for a brilliant career

We’re the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.

With headquarters in London and mines in four countries – Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa – we are truly global. Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

We’ve opened research and development centres around the world in our mission to evolve the diamond industry for the better, and we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We work to minimise the impact of our operations, investing heavily to find a balance between economic growth and long-term sustainability.

We seek talented people who share our belief in a better future for mining and are ready to make a difference. Are you one of them?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Education & Educational Business Development Manager who will report to the Vice President of Code of Origin & Trade Services. This will be a hybrid position mainly working remotely from home and a couple of days in the office located at 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford CT.

Key accountabilities include:

• Attending trade events and staying up to date with industry developments and changes;
• Responsible for closely monitoring, managing, and coordinating logistics on off-site Institute of Diamonds courses;
• Conduct industry talks, host seminars, and hand-on workshops offer virtual training;
• Responsible for written clear and effective communications with internal and external partners;
• Coordinate and execute IoD workshops to the trade in North America to meet De Beers standards;
• Deliver virtual training on Code of Origin to our existing retail partners;
• Coordinate with the Central team on the execution and delivery of materials needed to satisfy US market;
• Conduct internal training on Code of Origin and Institute of Diamonds courses where necessary
• Adhere to the needs and company’s strategy and direction.
• Seeking collaboration opportunities with important industry trade shows and third-party associations;
• Deliver Institute of Diamonds education in partnership with internal talent as needed;
• Identify gaps in existing training provided by the central to improve overall training experience for US market;
• Actively outreach and identify business opportunities within the trade;
• Train retail partners on Code of Origin and work closely on coordinating the execution of materials required for US market;
• Represent De Beers at industry events, trade shows, and other gatherings where De Beers' presence is important;
• Delivering DB internal training on Code of Origin; and
• Improve training effectiveness by helping the London team to develop new digital approaches;

The annual salary range for this position will be $85,000 - $100,000k.

Qualifications

• GIA certified would be an asset;
• Building new programs and growing initiatives;
• Experience in educating and sharing information;
• Reliable & responsible;
• Flexible and dynamic;
• Minimum of Five (5) years experience in a similar role or sales position;
• Builds cross-functional relationships – internal and external;
• Training experience and comfort of public speaking;
• A natural storyteller.
• Negotiation skills;
• Experience in the operation and working with retail partners;
• Culturally sensitive;
• Diamond expertise and industry knowledge;
• Self-starter, action-focused, deliverer;
• Enthusiastic; and
• Knowledge of Retail//Sightholder landscape;
• Attention to detail;

Who We Are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future.

Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

COVID Vaccination

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

Referral

This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Program (HRM.AD.21.01). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

CLOSING DATE

7 MAY 2023

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