Senior Business Development Manager

ApplyBoard Inc.; Lahore; Vor Ort; PKR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ApplyBoard Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Partner Manager in Lahore to oversee a portfolio of recruitment partners.

You will lead recruitment strategies to grow international student enrollment and drive wallet share, while mentoring junior team members and guiding cross-functional initiatives. You will cultivate strategic partnerships, negotiate key agreements, and represent the company at major education events, delivering compelling presentations and ensuring high standards in partner

Qualifikationen

• 4-6 years of proven success in sales or managing student recruitment or enterprise accounts
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are highly desirable
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with history of strategic decision-making and independent project leadership
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Adept at problem-solving with ability to navigate complex challenges
• Advanced technical proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement tools
• Proven experience in data analysis and use of metrics to inform recruitment strategies
• Deep commitment to ApplyBoard’s mission to democratize access to education globally

Aufgaben

• Serve as a senior ambassador for ApplyBoard to agents, institutions, and prospective students
• Lead scalable recruitment strategies to increase international student enrollment and expand network
• Cultivate strategic relationships with top-tier agents and partners; negotiate agreements
• Represent ApplyBoard at international conferences, delivering presentations to boost brand and influence
• Set and maintain high training standards for agents to ensure recruitment quality
• Serve as escalation point for complex issues with strong problem-solving
• Lead data-driven analysis to identify growth and optimization opportunities
• Spearhead continuous improvement by analyzing trends and market research
• Mentor agents to enhance recruitment capabilities while upholding mission
• Contribute to cross-functional projects expanding international presence and access

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Stakeholder management

CRM proficiency

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Background in international education

Tools

CRM systems

Social media platforms

Jobbeschreibung

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. 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 everyday:

Serve as a senior ambassador for ApplyBoard, showcasing our mission and value to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students. 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. Represent ApplyBoard at major international education conferences and events, delivering compelling presentations to bolster ApplyBoard’s brand and influence in target markets. Establish and maintain high standards for agent training and development, ensuring consistent quality in the student recruitment process. Act as a primary point of escalation for complex issues, employing strong problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions. 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. Contribute to cross-functional projects that amplify ApplyBoard’s international presence and facilitate more students’ access to quality education.

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.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and inspiring a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a history of strategic decision-making and independent project leadership.
• Superior organizational skills and a strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities with precision.
• 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.
• A deep commitment to ApplyBoard’s mission to democratize access to quality education globally.

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting‑edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.

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

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