Regional Manager

Swiss Education Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Education Group in Dubai seeks a dynamic Recruitment Manager to promote schools and study programs across UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt. You will recruit students via multiple channels, organize meetings, and participate in fairs and school visits.

The role requires 3–5 years in sales/marketing with higher education or hospitality experience, fluent English, and Arabic knowledge preferred. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• BA degree in marketing, hospitality, business or related area.
• 3-5 years' work experience in sales, marketing, or communications.
• Experience in higher education sales or hospitality/luxury sectors is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote SEG schools and study programs in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt.
• Recruit students through recruitment channels and organize meetings.
• Attend education fairs, seminars and school visits.
• Follow up leads and enrollment inquiries promptly.
• Provide professional assistance to applicants and partners throughout the process.
• Manage CRM data and processes.
• Liaise with SEG offices in Switzerland and Singapore.
• Travel as required within the region.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic knowledge

Strong communication

Networking

Travel flexibility

Education

BA degree in marketing, hospitality or business

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Actively promote Swiss Education Group schools and study programs in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt.
• Recruit students through different recruitment and marketing channels (including, but not limited to: recruitment partners/agents, local and international high schools, colleges and universities, institutional partnerships, online and offline activities).
• Organize and conduct meetings with prospective students.
• Attend relevant education fairs, seminars and school visits in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt.
• Ensure an active and pro-active follow up of leads, provisional and confirmed students.
• Receive, respond and process standard and special enrollment inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide professional assistance and service to applicants and recruitment partners/agents prior to and throughout the whole recruitment process and student journey.
• Actively manage and support recruitment partner/agent network in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt.
• Manage promotion, recruitment and travel budget for UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

• Reply to all e-mails within a reasonable time limit.
• Forward school documentation (brochures, flyers, enrollment form/prices) as requested.
• Liaise with SEG offices (Switzerland, Singapore) and school concerning relative students.
• Follow‑up with correspondence and administrative tasks with students and representatives.
• Follow‑up with potential and confirmed students’ questions and requests.

Data Management

• Ensure that all lead information is updated in our CRM.
• Manage CRM data and processes.

Experiences and qualifications:

• BA degree in marketing, hospitality, business or related area.
• 3-5 year’s work experience in sales, marketing, communication.
• Previous experience in higher education sales and marketing, hospitality and/or luxury sectors is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English and preferably good knowledge in Arabic (any other language is an advantage).
• Ability to work independently, very well organized, strong sense of commitment.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Well presented, dynamic, outgoing, net worker.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and eager to meet clear targets.
• Computer literate, Microsoft package. Prior experience with Salesforce is an advantage.
• Ability to travel in in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Egypt