Area Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Zimbabwe, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Achieve student recruitment objectives, drive revenue growth, and expand market presence throughout Southern Africa.

• Design and implement recruitment strategies that align with both regional and global goals.

• Recognize emerging opportunities, track market trends, and deliver valuable market insights.

• Cultivate and enhance relationships with educational agents and recruitment partners.

• Facilitate partner training sessions, conduct performance evaluations, and engage in business planning activities.

• Identify and nurture high-performing partners while ensuring adherence to Navitas standards.

• Represent Navitas at recruitment fairs, school visits, industry gatherings, and partner meetings.

• Establish connections with schools, universities, counselors, and key stakeholder networks.

• Serve as a brand ambassador for Navitas and its partner institutions.

• Seek out and pursue new business opportunities, strategic alliances, and initiatives for market expansion.

• Lead innovative recruitment and engagement initiatives.

• Promote a student-first approach to enhance conversion, retention, progression, and overall student satisfaction.

• Manage inquiries from prospective students.

• Analyze recruitment performance, market trends, and partner activities.

• Prepare reports and insights to inform business decisions.

• Maintain precise recruitment records and pipeline data using CRM systems.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, institutional, and visa requirements.

• Advocate for ethical recruitment practices and adherence to industry best practices.

• Stay updated on market developments, immigration policies, and trends in international education.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, education, international relations, or a related field.

• Experience in student recruitment, business development, sales, or partnership management.

• Demonstrated understanding of the international education sector, student recruitment lifecycle, and market dynamics.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder relationship management skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities, and reporting skills.

• Familiarity with CRM and recruitment management systems.

• Capability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.

• Willingness to travel regularly within the territory.

• Experience in the international higher education or pathway education sectors is advantageous.

• Existing network within the education, counseling, or agent community in Southern Africa is a plus.

• Previous experience in a matrix or multinational organization is desirable.

• Knowledge of visa processes and international student mobility is preferred.

• Must have full working rights in Southern Africa.

• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work in a purpose-driven organization where your efforts directly aid learners in achieving their goals.

• Opportunity to impact regional market success and connect students with world-class educational opportunities.