Deputy Lead / Lead, Regional Recruitment

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

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.

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