Regional Manager - West India

Drive Capital; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for candidates with disabilities

Job summary

Drive Capital is seeking a Senior Regional Business Owner in Ahmedabad, India, responsible for enhancing ApplyBoard’s recruitment success through targeted strategies and partnerships. Candidates should have 7-9 years in international recruitment with leadership experience. The role involves fostering relationships with agents, analyzing market trends, and mentoring a team. A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's preferred. This position offers opportunities for collaboration across departments and participation in industry events.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years in international student recruitment or sales, with strategic planning and partnership development experience.
• 5+ years in leadership, managing and mentoring teams successfully.
• Advanced partnership management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategies for international student enrollment.
• Cultivate relationships with recruitment agents and educational institutions.
• Identify new market opportunities using regional intelligence.
• Mentor recruitment team for high performance.
• Represent ApplyBoard at industry events.
• Oversee partner training programs for recruitment quality.
• Analyze recruitment performance for strategy refinement.
• Collaborate with internal teams on recruitment efforts.

Skills

International student recruitment

Strategic planning

Partnership development

CRM and analytics tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Overview

A senior regional business owner responsible for using region-specific market intelligence to drive localized recruitment success by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies and building strong partnerships with educational agents and institutions. Focused on enhancing ApplyBoard’s global reach through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship of recruitment team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Recruitment Initiatives: Develop and oversee the implementation of recruitment strategies that drive international student enrollment, leveraging insights and analytics to optimize approaches.
• Build and Manage High-Level Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with top-tier recruitment agents, educational consultants, and institutions, negotiating agreements and ensuring strong alignment with ApplyBoard’s mission and goals.
• Drive Regional Market Expansion: Identify and assess new market opportunities, using region-specific market intelligence to adapt strategies to regional contexts to maximize ApplyBoard’s impact and reach.
• Mentor and Lead the Recruitment Team: Provide strategic direction, coaching, and mentorship to team members, fostering a high-performance culture and helping the team achieve both individual and collective goals.
• Represent ApplyBoard at Key Industry Events: Attend and present at major international conferences, education fairs, and webinars to promote ApplyBoard’s brand and connect with potential partners.
• Oversee Partner Training Programs: Ensure partners have the knowledge and resources needed to represent ApplyBoard effectively, delivering consistent quality in recruitment practices.
• Analyze Recruitment Performance and Market Trends: Use data-driven insights to monitor key metrics, refine strategies, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, operations, and product to ensure cohesive and aligned recruitment efforts across all levels of ApplyBoard.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years in international student recruitment, sales, or a related field, with extensive experience in strategic planning and partnership development within the education industry.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Advanced skills in building and managing partnerships, with experience in high-stakes negotiations and long-term relationship management.
• Proficiency in using CRM and analytics tools to track recruitment metrics, assess market trends, and drive informed decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with international partners and stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Proficiency with CRM systems and data analytics platforms is an asset.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.