Senior Manager

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 valuesare 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:

ApplyBoard is seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and well-connected Senior Manager/Associate Director, International Recruitment (Sales) to join our growing team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be instrumental in advancing ApplyBoard’s mission to expand access to quality education for students around the world. Leveraging your expertise in international recruitment, strategic account management, and data-driven strategies, you will drive significant impact across key markets, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

Your ability to develop and execute high-impact recruitment strategies, foster deep relationships with top-tier educational agents, and oversee enterprise accounts will position ApplyBoard as a global leader in education access.

What You’ll Be Doing Every Day:

• Represent ApplyBoard as a senior ambassador, promoting our mission and values to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.

• Manage enterprise accounts in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, ensuring strong partnerships and maximizing student recruitment potential across these regions.

• Lead the development and execution of scalable recruitment strategies to increase international student enrollment and expand ApplyBoard’s global reach.

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with leading agents and educational partners, negotiating impactful agreements and fostering long-term collaboration.

• Oversee and mentor a high-performing team of recruitment managers, providing guidance and support to achieve individual and organizational goals.

• Represent ApplyBoard at prominent international education conferences and events, delivering engaging presentations to enhance our brand presence and influence in target markets.

• Design and implement region-specific campaigns and materials to position ApplyBoard as a top choice for student recruitment and access to global education.

• Establish and maintain high standards for agent training and performance, ensuring a consistent, high-quality student recruitment process.

• Act as the primary point of escalation for complex challenges, using strong problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions.

• Leverage CRM systems and digital engagement tools to drive application quality and volume, ensuring efficient communication strategies.

• Conduct data-driven analyses to identify growth opportunities, optimize strategies, and enhance market penetration.

• Develop and execute innovative digital marketing initiatives to connect with diverse student demographics and build strong brand loyalty.

• Mentor agents and partners to strengthen their recruitment capabilities while ensuring alignment with ApplyBoard’s mission and standards.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to amplify ApplyBoard’s global presence and help more students access quality education.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a strong asset.

• A post-secondary degree or equivalent professional experience, ideally in international education or related fields.

• At least 10 years of experience in education recruitment, with 5+ years of managing high-performing teams and achieving sales or recruitment targets.

• Proven expertise in managing enterprise accounts and developing go-to-market strategies for key international markets.

• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing training programs and operational processes to improve team efficiency.

• Experience handling client escalations with a focus on exceptional customer satisfaction.

• Skilled in creating marketing collateral and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and inspiring stakeholders.

• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to make strategic decisions and lead independent projects.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.

• Advanced technical proficiency with CRM systems, digital engagement tools, and social media platforms.

• Strong analytical skills, with a track record of using data insights to optimize recruitment strategies.

• A deep commitment to ApplyBoard’s mission of democratizing access to quality education globally.

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.