Regional Sales Manager – Central Asia, MENA or CIS

About University Bridge

University Bridge is a founder-led educational organization without private equity investors. We offer 2+2 transfer pathway programs based in California, Washington, and Virginia designed to aid international students during their initial two years of US university education. Following this, we facilitate guaranteed transfer admission to over 100 US universities, including four ranked in the Top 40: University of Virginia (rank 26, tie), UC Davis (rank 32, tie), UC Irvine (rank 32, tie), and UC Santa Barbara (rank 40).

Our comprehensive CollegeCare® program ensures personalized support to students, supporting their academic and personal success at world-class universities. More information can be accessed via our website.

Role Summary

We seek a skilled student recruitment professional to take charge of recruiting students in Central Asia, MENA, or CIS regions, including the possibility for remote support of smaller markets. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Global Recruitment and entails developing and executing regional sales strategies to meet enrollment and revenue targets, involving regular regional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned student enrollment and revenue objectives within the region.
• Participate in creating and implementing strategic marketing plans to promote recruitment goals.
• Conduct training sessions and market visits for educational agents and school counselors to strengthen networks.
• Represent University Bridge at educational fairs, expos, promotional events, and interview days.
• Collaborate with the global team to provide localized marketing materials tailored to the assigned regions.
• Support student admissions processing, maintain communication with parents, and share student progress updates.
• Submit organized weekly reports detailing sales performance, recruitment pipelines, and activities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Proven success in international education sales or managing agency relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of the US university education system.
• Native or professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Passion for promoting the US as a leading study destination.
• Strong skills in time management, strategic planning, and organization.
• Availability to travel regionally and work flexible hours including occasional weekends or holidays during peak recruitment seasons.

Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications:

• Degree from a US university or experience studying in the US.
• Familiarity with agent networks in Central Asia, MENA, or CIS.
• Professional proficiency in Russian and/or Arabic.

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and adeptness in engaging with diverse individuals and teams in varied market environments.
• Capability to operate independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks strategically and work flexibly.
• Comfort performing under pressure with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving approach.

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary reflecting experience and education sector norms, and enjoy a flexible remote working environment with support from an international team.