Business Development Manager Job at ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on one platform. With an exceptional team from around the world and speaking more than 75 languages, our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Our core values, such as Caring About Each Other, Innovating and Improving, and Making Work Fun, propel us forward together and continuously strengthen our engaging culture. We are in growth mode and are looking to empower passionate and exceptionally talented team members. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• This role is a frontline, partner manager responsible for managing, nurturing, and growing a portfolio of recruitment partners (RPs).
• This role is accountable for relationship management, enrollment delivery, and increasing RP engagement and wallet share through personalized support, training, and data-driven performance conversations.

Responsibilities
What you'll be doing everyday:

• Act as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, representing our mission and services to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of ApplyBoard’s value and offerings, ensuring effective promotion to a diverse audience of students and educational partners.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase international student enrollment, recruiting from a wide array of regions to join ApplyBoard’s network.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, negotiating terms, providing comprehensive training, and maintaining active engagement through consistent communication.
• Guide and train agents to improve the quality and volume of student applications, ensuring adherence to ApplyBoard’s standards.
• Use CRM and social media platforms to share key messages, disseminate information, and drive engagement among potential and current students.
• Develop and implement data-driven recruitment and marketing strategies informed by market research to optimize ApplyBoard’s international outreach.
• Expand ApplyBoard’s international presence, ensuring that more students worldwide gain access to quality education.

Requirements
What you bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Education) is preferred.
• 2-3 years of managing recruitment or enterprise accounts, ideally within the international education sector.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.
• Ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders, from students to educational agents, with clear and persuasive communication.
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment and works effectively independently.
• Excellent organizational skills with a talent for managing priorities and ensuring accuracy in information and communications.
• Resourceful problem-solver capable of navigating complex situations to deliver positive outcomes for students and partners.
• Proficient in CRM systems; experience with social media and other digital engagement tools is an advantage.