Country Manager (School Head) - Laguna

Manila Recruitment; Laguna; On-site; PHP 781,200 - 1,004,400; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the Philippines is seeking a Country Manager to oversee various operational and academic affairs. Responsibilities include collaborating with management on strategies, managing marketing and sales initiatives, and developing teams through effective hiring and training. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in a school leadership role, demonstrating a proven ability to achieve student enrollment and academic performance targets. A strategic and driven approach is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in elementary and high school settings.
• Ability to manage and drive KPIs like enrollment targets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management on strategies.
• Manage marketing and sales strategies to increase brand recognition.
• Develop teams through recruitment, training, and motivation.

Skills

Experience in education sector

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage KPIs

Collaboration with teams

Leadership abilities

Education

Principal experience for at least 5 years

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Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of a COUNTRY MANAGER should include, but not be limited to:

• Collaborate with overseas senior management on strategic initiatives.
• Manage marketing and sales strategies, increasing brand recognition and awareness.
• Maintain close working relationships with school principals and school leadership teams.
• Review and evaluate competitors.
• Create and implement effective business plans.
• Develop effective action plans and respond to emergencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop opportunities for expansion of business.
• Develop marketing plans.
• Develop teams by recruiting, training, and motivating.
• Develop standards for optimum performance.
• Develop contingency plans for emergencies.
• Formulate and implement strategies for preventing and managing crises.
• Monitor progress of projects.
• Manage and coordinate all financial reporting, marketing and business development initiatives, including sales, marketing, and business development activities, and hire and train school leadership team.
• Research and analyze market opportunities, identify potential customers, develop business proposals, and negotiate business deals.
• Maintain and monitor pricing strategies, compare competitor pricing, and establish prices.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with government rules and regulations.
• Develop and execute business plans and strategies, including budgeting, budgeting forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate contracts, manage purchasing, and develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Develop, implement, and adhere to policies and procedures, including financial controls, accounting, human resources, and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government and community agencies to ensure smooth and timely approvals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor marketing plans, including design and implementation of promotion programs, and hire and train sales and marketing.
• Any other task or project as assigned by the Regional Office Management from time to time.

Note: This Country Manager role must be able to manage the academic and operational affairs of the school

Requirements

• Must have prior experience in the education sector, specifically in elementary and high school settings. [PRIORITY/PREFERRED].However, experience in a university or college setting is acceptable.Must have served in a school leadership role such as Principal for at least 5 years.Advantageous ifwith classroom teaching experience as a foundation.
• Proven ability to manage and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) such as student population growth, enrollment/registration targets, and academic performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both academic and operational teams, as well as international senior management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Driven, achiever

Highly Advantageous:

• Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
• Developing and executing business and marketing plans is advantageous.
• Experience in school acquisition, mergers, or expansion initiatives.
• Teaching experience is highly advantageous but not required

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