Sr Business Development Manager

The Opportunity:

A senior partner manager responsible for managing, nurturing, and growing a portfolio of recruitment partners (RPs). This role is accountable for leading relationship management, enrollment delivery, and increasing RP engagement and wallet share through personalized support, training, and data-driven performance conversations. As a senior member of the team, this role helps guide and mentor more junior team members.

What you’ll be doing every day:

• Serve as a senior ambassador for ApplyBoard, showcasing our mission and value to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.
• Lead the development and implementation of high-impact, scalable recruitment strategies to increase international student enrollment and expand ApplyBoard’s network.
• Cultivate and deepen strategic relationships with top-tier agents and educational partners, negotiating key agreements and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Represent ApplyBoard at major international education conferences and events, delivering compelling presentations to bolster ApplyBoard’s brand and influence in target markets.
• Establish and maintain high standards for agent training and development, ensuring consistent quality in the student recruitment process.
• Act as a primary point of escalation for complex issues, employing strong problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions.
• Lead data-driven analysis of recruitment activities, identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and enhanced market penetration.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing recruitment trends and market research to inform strategic planning.
• Mentor and support agents in developing their recruitment capabilities, enhancing their ability to drive student enrollment while upholding ApplyBoard’s mission and standards.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that amplify ApplyBoard’s international presence and facilitate more students’ access to quality education.