Full-Time

Partner Recruitment Manager

Sales

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ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects students with study abroad opportunities

No salary listed

Senior

Hyderabad, Telangana, India + 1 more

More locations: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Extensive travel required for 15-20 working days in a month.

Category
Generalist Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience in international student recruitment or education industry, with a focus on student recruitment experience across USA markets
  • 4-6 years of experience in recruiting students for USA, sales, and marketing in the education industry
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to cultural differences
  • Ability to convey reports and updates to the Department, Director, and Recruitment Partners
  • Ability to build and develop effective relationships with clients and team members
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)
Responsibilities
  • Expand international recruitment channel; Plan marketing and international recruitment strategies for College/University recruitment.
  • Negotiate terms of engagement, provide training to agents and their staff, and keep the agent contacts engaged through regular communication.
  • Participate in education fairs, promote presentations to agents and potential students to promote college; respond to prospective student and RP inquiries.
  • Drive enrollments with the recruitment partner across the Internal ApplyBoard Sales team, work closely with the destination Team and drive various stages of the application funnel i.e Application to submission improvisation, LOA to i20 improvisation.
  • Min 5-8 recruitment partners visit daily and train them and their counselors on process, top schools and programs and requirements and extensive travel required for 15- 20 working days in a month.
  • Conduct regional webinars and seminars on a regular basis with Recruitment Partners and internal sales team.
  • Ensure Recruitment Partner quality via regular training for agents and increase volume of international applicants to meet semester targets.
  • Increase international student enrolment by recruiting international students from diverse regions.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key internal stakeholders at the University/College and internal Apply Board staff.
  • Hold regular team meetings with the University/College Recruitment team to monitor targets and market developments.
  • Hold regular 1-1 meetings with Recruitment Partners, International Recruitment Managers, and other team leaders to ensure regular follow up and coaching.
  • Ensure enrollment targets are aligned and achieved by semester and annually as set out by the company.
  • Provide support and leadership to the sales team.
  • Stay up to date with region-specific industry trends and align ApplyBoard with competitor information.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferably holding a valid USA visa
  • Preferably currently representing a USA University

ApplyBoard connects international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform to simplify the study abroad process. The platform helps students find educational opportunities that match their background, skills, and interests by using technology to recommend suitable programs and schools. Unlike its competitors, ApplyBoard focuses on creating partnerships with educational institutions and recruitment partners, earning revenue through service fees while also securing scholarships for students. The goal of ApplyBoard is to streamline the application process for students and enhance the recruitment experience for educational institutions, making it easier for students to pursue their studies abroad.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$567M

Headquarters

Kitchener, Canada

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ApplyBoard's launch of Abbie, an AI advisor, enhances the study abroad experience.
  • The company secured a CAD$100m financing deal to fuel global expansion.
  • Growing demand for micro-credentials offers ApplyBoard a chance to diversify its offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs due to global immigration policy shifts highlight vulnerability to external changes.
  • Increased competition from regional platforms like Craydel could limit market share.
  • Projected drop in Canadian student visas may impact revenue from Canadian institutions.

What makes ApplyBoard unique

  • ApplyBoard offers a unique AI-driven platform for personalized study abroad recommendations.
  • The company has secured over $50 million in scholarships through exclusive school partnerships.
  • ApplyBoard's platform connects students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions seamlessly.

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Benefits

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including dental and vision, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a personal spending account, and more.

Exceptional Onboarding: We build connections from day one with fellow team members while also providing access to technology and vital training and resources needed for a great onboarding experience.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a generous compensation package that includes an above industry average salary, plus regular performance bonuses.

Equity: We are proud to offer company stock options to our team members so they can benefit and thrive along with ApplyBoard.

Professional Development: We want our team members to develop and grow every day, so we offer complementary LinkedIn Learning along with internal development programs.

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Startup Ecosystem
Jun 7th, 2025
ApplyBoard Faces Layoffs Amid Shifts in Global Immigration Policies

Kitchener-Waterloo-based EdTech startup ApplyBoard has announced layoffs affecting over 150 employees as a result of changes in global immigration policies.

BetaKit
Jun 6th, 2025
Applyboard Lays Off Employees Due To “Policy Changes Across Major Study Destinations”

Edtech unicorn is focusing beyond English-speaking world as Canada and US cut immigration numbers

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May 28th, 2025
Kenya's Craydel Expands to Rwanda in Pan-African Edtech Push

Craydel earns revenue through commissions from partner institutions and competes with firms like IDP Education and ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard
Mar 11th, 2025
ApplyBoard Welcomes Steve Sintra as Chief Commercial Officer

ApplyBoard welcomes Steve Sintra as Chief Commercial Officer.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
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