Global Growth Lead

Passage; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Passage is seeking a Global Growth Lead to drive growth through our network of recruitment partners worldwide. You will manage a portfolio of agencies, helping them scale student recruitment to Canada while ensuring successful outcomes from application to arrival.

This role suits a results-driven B2B account manager with deep study abroad experience, especially in Canadian admissions and visa processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and uphold high standards of compliance and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of partner or account management in study abroad or international education.
• Strong understanding of Canadian admissions and visa processes.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with global recruitment agents to maximize enrollments.
• Provide proactive advisory and operational support to partners.
• Lead activation plans including visits, trainings, and events.
• Monitor partner performance using CRM analytics to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Partner management

Account management

CRM proficiency

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Marketing

Master's in Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Dashboards

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.