Regional Recruitment Lead

Background:

Our client is one of the largest higher education providers in the region. They have been a mainstay in the local education scene for the longest time. They are looking for a senior individual to help with business development in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Student Recruitment and Market Development
• Lead and drive number and revenue targets across all lines of business
• Develop a comprehensive recruitment and marketing plan which includes participation in recruitment activities such as exhibitions, seminars, and alumni events to meet the set student admission targets
• Maintain a data-driven approach to recruitment, monitoring application and admission trends.
• Achieve student admission targets through the established channels of recruitment agents and feeder schools and universities
• Lead conversion activities including attendance at events and discussions with potential students and their parents and offer education advice and guidance
• Managing assigned country budget allocation, preparing reports and forecasts as required
• Enhance the institution's in-market value proposition to differentiate against competitive offerings
• Identify, maintain, and develop relationships with key bodies including embassies, government agencies, and private sector companies (for creating internship, career, and sponsorship opportunities)
• Developing, maintaining, and managing strategic working relationships, partnerships, and activities with key stakeholders (internally and externally)
• Corporate Engagement
• Agencies and private sectors (for creating internship, career, and sponsorship opportunities)
• Developing, maintaining, and managing strategic working relationships, partnerships, and activities with key stakeholders (internally and externally)
• Sales Management
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth admission of students

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, business, international relations, or field of study with a global orientation.
• 5+ years of managerial experience, proven skills in Marketing, Sales, Business Development and Partnership management.
• Able to communicate well with both English and Mandarin target audiences.
• Experienced in Sales/Business Management with evidence of achieving sales targets.
• Flexibility and ability to deliver tasks/projects within timelines.
• Experience in formulating strategies, budget and strategic planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as a team player.

What's in it for you

• Stability with an established regional brand
• Ownership in taking charge of your markets
• Collaborative work environment

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