Growth Leader: Market Development & Partnerships

Alliance Abroad South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international organisation seeks a Market Development Manager in South Africa. This role leads a sales team, builds partnerships with culinary and hospitality schools, and engages alumni as advocates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international education and proven sales experience. You will have the opportunity to innovate and make a meaningful impact in cultural exchange programs. This position is full-time, offering a mid-senior level role with a focus on sales and business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in international education, recruitment, hospitality, or mobility programmes.
• Experience working with alumni or community-engagement networks.
• Proven experience leading a sales or recruitment team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional sales team to meet recruitment and placement targets.
• Build and manage partnerships with culinary schools and colleges.
• Support alumni events and community-building activities.

Skills

International education recruitment

Sales team leadership

Relationship building

Business development

CRM skills (HubSpot)

Job description

A dynamic international organisation seeks a Market Development Manager in South Africa. This role leads a sales team, builds partnerships with culinary and hospitality schools, and engages alumni as advocates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international education and proven sales experience. You will have the opportunity to innovate and make a meaningful impact in cultural exchange programs. This position is full-time, offering a mid-senior level role with a focus on sales and business development.