Drive recruitment number for various University Partners and levels of programmes. Ensure that effective student recruitment strategies are deployed to grow the market and build brand awareness of SIM in the assigned countries.
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, alumni events to meet the set student admission targets
- Maintain a data-driven approach to recruitment, monitoring application and admission trends, and reporting on all phases of recruitment process to the Regional Recruitment Office
- 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, prepare reports and forecasts as required
- Manage effective launch of new programmes in-country
- Enhance SIM'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 departments to ensure smooth admission of students
Job Requirements
Work experience
- At least 5 years of managerial experience leading and developing cross-cultural teams in business development, account management, sales management, or related functions.
- Proven track record in driving business growth, managing key accounts, achieving sales targets, and building long-term strategic partnerships.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders across different countries, cultures, and business environments, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams to deliver strong performance while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in developing and executing market expansion initiatives, partnership engagement strategies, and client retention programmes.
- Working knowledge of Singapore's Private Education sector and the Transnational Education (TNE) landscape will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with higher education institutions, international student recruitment, academic partnerships, articulation pathways, or education-related business development activities is preferred.
- Proficiency in Korean will be an advantage, as this role requires travel to South Korea and work with Korean partners.
Academic qualifications
- A business or communication undergraduate degree
Personal Attributes
- Strong relationship builder with the ability to establish trust and credibility with institutions, recruitment agencies, and stakeholders.
- Results-oriented and driven to achieve business growth, revenue targets, and strategic objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker who balances long-term business objectives with day-to-day operational priorities.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence outcomes and manage complex discussions effectively.
- Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering value and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Collaborative and able to work across functions to drive alignment and successful business outcomes.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
