Country Manager / Principal (Laguna) - #34376

Client: Primary and Secondary Education based in Laguna.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

The Country Manager is responsible for leading and managing the overall academic, operational, and strategic functions of the organization within the Philippines. This includes overseeing school operations, driving marketing and sales initiatives, developing business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with overseas senior management on strategic initiatives.
• Manage marketing and sales strategies, increasing brand recognition and awareness.
• Maintain close working relationships with school principals and school leadership teams.
• Review and evaluate competitors.
• Create and implement effective business plans.
• Develop effective action plans and respond to emergencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop opportunities for expansion of business.
• Develop marketing plans.
• Develop teams by recruiting, training, and motivating.
• Develop standards for optimum performance.
• Develop contingency plans for emergencies.
• Formulate and implement strategies for preventing and managing crises.
• Manage budgets.
• Monitor progress of projects.
• Manage and coordinate all financial reporting, marketing and business development initiatives, including sales, marketing, and business development activities, and hire and train school leadership team.
• Research and analyze market opportunities, identify potential customers, develop business proposals, and negotiate business deals.
• Maintain and monitor pricing strategies, compare competitor pricing, and establish prices.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with government rules and regulations.
• Develop and execute business plans and strategies, including budgeting, budgeting forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate contracts, manage purchasing, and develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Develop, implement, and adhere to policies and procedures, including financial controls, accounting, human resources, and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government and community agencies to ensure smooth and timely approvals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor marketing plans, including design and implementation of promotion programs, and hire and train sales and marketing.
• Any other task or project as assigned by the Regional Office Management from time to time.

• Must have prior experience in the education sector, specifically in elementary and high school settings. Experience in a university or college setting is acceptable.
• Must have served in a school leadership role such as Principal for at least 5 years, with classroom teaching experience as a foundation.
• Proven ability to manage and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) such as student population growth, enrollment/registration targets, and academic performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both academic and operational teams, as well as international senior management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Driven, achiever

Highly Advantageous:

• Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
• Developing and executing business and marketing plans is advantageous.
• Experience in school acquisition, mergers, or expansion initiatives.

Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 5:00pm

Location: Laguna