Sr. Busines Development Manager

Ahmedabad, IndiaOn-site

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of high-impact, scalable recruitment strategies to increase international student enrollment and expand ApplyBoard’s network.
Cultivate and deepen strategic relationships with top-tier agents and educational partners, negotiating key agreements and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
Establish and maintain high standards for agent training and development, ensuring consistent quality in the student recruitment process.
Lead data-driven analysis of recruitment activities, identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and enhanced market penetration.
Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing recruitment trends and market research to inform strategic planning.
Mentor and support agents in developing their recruitment capabilities, enhancing their ability to drive student enrollment while upholding ApplyBoard’s mission and standards.

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform.
What You Bring to the Table: 4-6 years of proven success in sales or managing student recruitment or enterprise accounts Post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience, with a strong preference for a background in international education.
Fluency in English; additional language skills are highly desirable.
Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a history of strategic decision-making and independent project leadership.
Adept at problem-solving with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver positive outcomes.
Advanced technical proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement tools, including social media platforms. Proven
experience in data analysis and the use of metrics to inform and refine recruitment strategies.
About ApplyBoard ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education.
Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses.

For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth.
Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture.
As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity: A senior partner manager responsible for managing, nurturing, and growing a portfolio of recruitment partners (RPs).
This role is accountable for leading relationship management, enrollment delivery, and increasing RP engagement and wallet share through personalized support, training, and data-driven performance conversations.
As a senior member of the team, this role helps guide and mentor more junior team members.
What you’ll be doing every day: Serve as a senior ambassador for ApplyBoard, showcasing our mission and value to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.
Represent ApplyBoard at major international education conferences and events, delivering compelling presentations to bolster ApplyBoard’s brand and influence in target markets.
Act as a primary point of escalation for complex issues, employing strong problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions.
Contribute to cross-functional projects that amplify ApplyBoard’s international presence and facilitate more students’ access to quality education.