Business Development Associate / Area Manager

Kumon is the world's leading after-school enrichment programme. It was founded in 1954 in Japan, and the Kumon Method originated from a father's love for his son. The programme has over 4 million students, and learning opportunities are offered in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. The main goal of Kumon is to help individuals discover their potential and develop their abilities to the fullest, thus nurturing human capital that will contribute to global society. If you share the same passion for developing children and seeking a meaningful career that contributes to their development on a global level, Kumon invites like-minded candidates to join as a Business Development Associate / Area Manager (Field Development Associate).

Job Purpose:

To provide Kumon Method instruction and business support to enable Kumon franchisees to develop Kumon learning Centres and the Kumon brand.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Make recommendations and strategies through analysis to achieve positive growth and improve quality of instruction to students and communication with parents
• Visit Kumon learning Centres and conduct follow up consultations with franchisee towards achievement of positive growth and improvement in quality of instruction to students and communication with parents
• Provide learning platforms and opportunities for franchisees to correctly and thoroughly implement The Kumon Method and improve in the manner learning Centres are operated in accordance to the Centre Operation Manual
• Identify needs for marketing activities and assist franchisees in marketing strategy in consultation with the Public Relations & Marketing Division
• Formulate area expansion strategy in collaboration with Field Support Division to overcome market competition and to grow and capture market share
• Work with Field Support Division to plan and organize the launch and integration of new franchisees to expand Kumon franchise network

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strong Mathematics, English and/or Chinese background will be an advantage
• Strong customer focus and experience in relationship management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

Credentials and Experience:

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree, post graduate diploma, professional degree from a recognised institution in any field
• Relevant experience in a field such as customer service, business development, training or education would be highly regarded

Special Requirements:

•  Passion for working in the education sector
•  Confidence in communicating with children
•  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly