Regional Manager (South East Asia)

Location: Flexible within South East Asia

Abbey DLD Colleges consists of three high-quality sixth form colleges in the UK. Abbey 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 are looking for a Regional Manager to join the team. The right candidate for this role needs to have experience of recruiting international student from South East Asia. Applicants with experience of recruiting students from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are preferred.  

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of agents and student enquiries across South East Asia.
• Act as the primary contact for agents, providing training, attending events and being the face of Abbey DLD across the region.
• Build and execute an annual sales plan that delivers the required student enrolments for the region.
• Work pro-actively to generate innovative ideas that drive market growth.
• Grow the Abbey DLD direct presence in the region.
• 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.

Skills Required

• Experience in recruiting international student from the region is essential.
• Experience of recruiting students to UK high schools would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with agents as well as direct student recruitment is required.
• Fluent in English, a second Asian language would be an advantage.
• Excellent sales management, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• A solution orientated, can do attitude.
• Results oriented. Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Willing to travel and work on weekends as required.

Please note, this is a non-uk work from home role.