Global Growth Lead

Passage; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education organization is looking for a Global Growth Lead in Toronto to manage partnerships with recruitment agents, achieve sales goals, and drive student enrollment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in international education, strong communication skills, and a degree in Business or Marketing. This role requires in-office commitment with a focus on impact and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven success in partner or account management within the study abroad/international education sector.
• Deep understanding of Canadian admissions, visa, and student recruitment cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with global recruitment agents.
• Own and deliver on intake-wise sales and enrollment targets.
• Develop and execute partner activation plans.
• Monitor partner performance through CRM analytics.

Skills

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Proven ability to translate strategy into action

Highly organized with attention to detail

Professional presence and integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

As a Global Growth Lead at Passage, you will be responsible for driving growth through our network of recruitment partners across the world. You will manage a portfolio of high‑performing agencies, helping them scale their student recruitment to Canada while ensuring every student they send succeeds from application to arrival. This role is ideal for a results‑driven B2B account manager with deep experience in the study abroad industry, especially within the Canadian admissions and visa ecosystem.

Who We Are

Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve. Starting with financial barriers, we provide loans to international students and refugees so they can pursue higher education in Canada and unlock a world of possibilities.

Who You Are

• Mission‑Driven: You believe education can change lives and want your work to create impact
• Results‑Oriented: You thrive on clear targets and deliver measurable outcomes
• Relationship‑Focused: You build trust quickly and sustain long‑term partnerships
• Tech‑Savvy: You leverage CRMs, dashboards, and digital tools to drive efficiency
• Excellence‑Obsessed: You take pride in delivering quality and consistency

What You Will Do

Partner Management

• Manage and grow relationships with global recruitment agents to maximize enrollments
• Serve as the main point of contact, providing proactive advisory and operational support
• Increase Passage’s market share through partner engagement, training, and enablement
• Ensure partners adopt and effectively use Passage’s digital tools and workflows
• Uphold compliance and ethical standards across all partner activities

Sales & Growth Management

• Own and deliver on intake‑wise sales and enrollment targets
• Develop and execute partner activation plans—visits, training sessions, marketing campaigns, and student events
• Monitor partner performance through CRM analytics and identify growth opportunities
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal admissions, marketing, and finance teams to drive outcomes

What You Bring

• Experience: 3+ years of proven success in partner or account management within the study abroad / international education sector
• Expertise: Deep understanding of Canadian admissions, visa, and student recruitment cycles
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Skills

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Proven ability to translate strategy into action
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow‑through
• Professional presence and integrity in handling confidential information

Why Join Passage

At Passage, we’re redefining global student mobility by combining financing, admissions, and career success into one seamless experience. You will join a fast‑growing, mission‑driven team that’s helping students access opportunities that change lives.

Note: It’s important to note that we maintain an in‑office working policy, and we require candidates to either reside in Toronto or be open to relocating to the area and committing to a five‑day‑a‑week in‑office schedule.