The Role:
- We are seeking a frontline Business Development Manager responsible for managing, nurturing, and growing a portfolio of recruitment agents RPs.
- In this role, you will own relationship management, enrollment delivery, and efforts to increase RP engagement and wallet share through personalized support, targeted training, and data-driven performance discussions.
- You will act as a trusted advisor to our partners and coordinate cross-functionally to drive mutual success.
What You’ll Be Doing Every Day:
- Act as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, representing our mission and services to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.
- Cultivate a deep understanding of ApplyBoard’s value and offerings, ensuring effective promotion to a diverse audience of students and educational partners.
- Develop and execute strategies to increase international student enrollment, recruiting from a wide array of regions to join ApplyBoard’s network.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, negotiating terms, providing comprehensive training, and maintaining active engagement through consistent communication.
- Guide and train agents to improve the quality and volume of student applications, ensuring adherence to ApplyBoard’s standards.
- Use CRM and social media platforms to share key messages, disseminate information, and drive engagement among potential and current students.
- Develop and implement data-driven recruitment and marketing strategies informed by market research to optimize ApplyBoard’s international outreach.
- Expand ApplyBoard’s international presence, ensuring that more students worldwide gain access to quality education.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 2-3 years managing recruitment or enterprise accounts, ideally within the international education sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g., Business, Marketing, Education is preferred.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.
- Ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders, from students to educational agents, with clear and persuasive communication.
- A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment and works effectively independently.
- Excellent organizational skills with a talent for managing priorities and ensuring accuracy in information and communications.
- Resourceful problem-solver capable of navigating complex situations to deliver positive outcomes for students and partners.
