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ApplyBoard is a platform that simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, advisors, and educational institutions. The company has helped over 1.3 million students from 180+ countries and partners with 1,500+ institutions globally.
You will serve as a Business Development Manager responsible for driving growth within ApplyBoard's recruitment partner ecosystem. In this role, you'll own and nurture a diverse portfolio of recruitment partners, acting as their strategic advocate and trusted advisor throughout the entire relationship lifecycle—from onboarding through expansion. Your core responsibilities include leading relationship management, ensuring enrollment delivery targets are met, and increasing partner engagement and wallet share through personalized support, targeted training, and data-driven performance conversations.
Day-to-day activities include:
- Serving as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, representing the company's mission and services to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students
- Developing a deep understanding of ApplyBoard's value proposition and effectively communicating it to diverse audiences
- Executing strategies to increase international student enrollment across multiple regions
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with agents through negotiation, comprehensive training, and consistent communication
- Training agents to improve the quality and volume of student applications while maintaining ApplyBoard standards
- Leveraging CRM and social media platforms to share key messages and drive engagement
- Developing and implementing data-driven recruitment and marketing strategies based on market research
- Expanding ApplyBoard's international presence to increase global student access to quality education
You'll work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment with high-impact collaboration across Sales, Marketing, and Product teams, with tangible wins as you transform partnerships into scalable revenue engines.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience managing recruitment or enterprise accounts, ideally within the international education sector
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Education) preferred
- Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset
- Ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders with clear, persuasive communication
- Self-starter who thrives in collaborative, team-based environments and works effectively independently
- Excellent organizational skills with talent for managing priorities and ensuring accuracy
- Resourceful problem-solver capable of navigating complex situations
- Proficient in CRM systems; experience with social media and digital engagement tools is advantageous
