Regional Manager (SE Asia excl. China)

Abbey DLD Colleges consists of three high-quality sixth form colleges in the UK. DLD has been synonymous with quality education provision in an international setting since 1931. Today, thousands of students from over 50 countries apply to join Abbey DLD in Cambridge, Manchester or London. Our three colleges offer a vibrant, international setting, modern boarding provision and above all a Gold Standard sixth form education.

Our colleges offer a range of programmes including GCSEs, A Levels, Foundation and BTEC courses. Full details can be found on the Abbey DLD website http://www.abbeycolleges.co.uk/.  

The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges are part of the Alpha Plus Group. Our aim, as a Group, is to provide every child in our care with the best possible start in life. This ethos applies to the 20+ schools and colleges that make up the Alpha Plus Group. More information about Alpha Plus Group can be found here: http://www.alphaplusgroup.co.uk/    

Overview 

We ae looking for a Regional Manager to join our team. The right candidate for this role needs to have experience of recruiting international student from across North & South East Asia and should have a background in working with agents as well as in direct student recruitment. 

The role includes line management responsibility so we are looking for someone that is able to successfully manage staff remotely. 

Key responsibilities

• Build and execute an annual and longer term sales strategy for Abbey DLD Colleges across the region 

• Establishing strong relationships with existing and new partners and external stakeholders

• Work pro-actively to generate innovative ideas to drive market growth

• Day-to-day management of agents and student enquiries across the North and South East Asia

• Line management of regional staff, providing coaching, leadership and support  

• Taking measures to ensure student conversion rates are as high as possible 

• Regularly feedback to senior management on market performance, producing sales reports and analysis where required

• Participate and contribute to regional and international sales meetings as part of the global sales team