SEED Global Education - Country Manager - European University

Country Manager - India, Top European University

Key Purpose of the Role:

The primary purpose of this role is to represent the university's international student recruitment interests in India. The In-Country Representative will develop and maintain links with stakeholders and partners to increase student enrollments. The In-Country Representative will develop recruitment strategies for Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Summer School programs. This position requires a degree of independence and initiative.

Principal Accountabilities and Duties:

- Devise and operationalise the relevant country plan to drive student recruitment.

- Assist the University's Guidance & Recruitment Office to implement the country marketing plan and to achieve the recruitment targets.

- Deliver market insight and accurate enrollment forecasts through regular and detailed reports.

- Build and maintain sound relationships with the external partners like Study Abroad Counsellors, SAT / ACT / GMAT / GRE Test Preps, partner organisations like GMAC & ETS, tour operators and any other service providers.

- Ensure that these partners evangelise the University's UG & PG programs to prospective students.

- Build and maintain beneficial relationships with other in-country stakeholders, including Italian and local government agencies, local education institutions, scholarship bodies and others.

- Arrange and participate in all student recruitment activities including, but not limited to online webinars, in-person or virtual masterclasses & info-sessions, recruitment tours & events, student conversion events, information sessions and managing enquiries.

- In cooperation with the team, assist with the production of relevant social media initiatives, electronic marketing and print publications where required.

- Handle student enquiries and manage leads.

- Ensure complete and accurate reporting of all activities.

- Coordinate student contact to confirm outcome of visa interview.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

- Understanding of the student recruitment industry within India

- Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage competing requirements simultaneously.

- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills with the ability to establish trust and respect at all levels, internally and externally.

- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for reporting and analysis.

- Strong customer focus.

- Sound administrative and organizational skills.

Essential:

- Proven track record of strong sales & outreach performance

- High level numeric literacy and critical thinking

- High level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including Business level written and oral capability in English

- Proven ability as a team player

- Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking

- An eye for developing new recruitment initiatives

- Ability to take responsibility for decisions and outcomes

- Flexible attitude to work including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities

- Ability to meet targets within defined timelines among changing priorities

- Willing to travel as required

Desirable:

- Established network within the education industry

- Sound knowledge of the international education industry

- Marketing and promotions experience

- Proven ability to monitor and evaluate the success of activities and report appropriately

- Proven ability to work successfully with education agents

- Experience of working effectively within a matrix structure to ensure competing demands are met

Key Performance Indicators:

- Performance against target for intakes

- Conversion rates

- Team engagement / satisfaction / performance

- Contribute to positive team culture

What we offer you:

- Career progression and professional development pathways

- A strong, positive and values driven workplace culture

- Collegial and collaborative environment with a commitment to education

- Access to and support from, a comprehensive and experienced leadership team

About SEED Global Education Ltd.

SEED Global Education Ltd. is a London headquartered higher education marketing and strategy consulting firm that helps universities grow their international footprint and build local presence in key strategic markets. Our mission is to be the market leader in providing innovative strategic solutions catered for market entry, expansion, and diversification. Clients have shown faith in SEED due to our market knowledge; industry connect and marketing expertise.