Country Manager, China

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it's important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Regional Manager who will acts as a regional business owner for our China market, to lead a recruitment team and leverage region-specific market intelligence to drive localized success. You will develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies and build strong partnerships with educational agents and institutions to increase international student enrollment in your assigned region.

What you'll be doing everyday:

• Develop and Implement Localized Recruitment Strategies: Create and execute scalable recruitment plans to grow international student enrollment in the region, aligned with ApplyBoard's growth objectives.
• Build and Manage Key Partnerships: Cultivate and manage relationships with high-impact recruitment agents, educational consultants, and institutions; negotiate agreements and ensure alignment with ApplyBoard's mission and enrollment goals.
• Lead Regional Market Initiatives: Identify high-potential regions for recruitment, adapting strategies to fit market needs and cultural contexts to expand ApplyBoard's presence.
• Mentor and Guide the Recruitment Team: Lead and develop a high-performing business development team, fostering collaboration and helping achieve individual and team objectives.
• Represent ApplyBoard at Key Events: Attend industry conferences, webinars, and recruitment fairs to promote the brand, engage potential partners, and enhance market presence.
• Oversee Partner Training and Development: Implement training programs for agents to strengthen recruitment practices and improve application processes.
• Analyze and Optimize Recruitment Performance: Use data analytics to track recruitment metrics, refine strategies, and identify opportunities for growth, quality improvement, and market penetration.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with marketing, product, and operations to ensure cohesive recruitment efforts aligned with ApplyBoard's overall goals

What you bring to the table:

• Experience: 4-6 years in international student recruitment or a related field, with a proven track record of developing and executing recruitment strategies.
• Leadership Skills: 3+ years in a leadership or mentorship role within recruitment, with a focus on fostering team growth and collaboration.
• Strategic Sales and Relationship Management: Strong expertise in building and managing high-impact partnerships with educational agents, consultants, and institutions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using CRM systems and data analytics tools to assess performance metrics and refine recruitment strategies.
• Exceptional Communication and Cross-Cultural Skills: Fluent in English, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt messaging for diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Educational Background and Technical Proficiency: Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with CRM systems, analytics tools, and digital engagement platforms is a plus.

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.

ApplyBoard's 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.

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.