Regional Manager, West Africa

The Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA) accounts for approximately a third of student recruitment for Study Group. A vacancy now exists within the EMEA team for a high calibre Regional Manager to develop sales throughout West Africa into the full Study Group product range worldwide. Additional benefits include housing allowance and medical insurance.

Reporting to the Regional Director Africa you will:

• Drive sales by sourcing new market development opportunities including the set up and management of a Study Group sales and agent support office
• Train, counsel and develop strong relationships with current and future partners
• Identify, establish and implement strategy for future growth
• Set and manage budgets and targets in order to maximize profitability
• Co-ordinate all marketing missions, product training and activity within your region
• Liaise closely with operating departments over customer service and product delivery

Qualifications

With a close understanding of multi channel distribution in an international education context, you will be:

• A graduate with a successful track record in sales within the international education industry
• An excellent relationship builder with a clear understanding of the international student marketplace
• Financially aware with a strong profit focus and the commercial acumen to drive a multinational sales strategy
• An effective communicator, team player and people manager
• Able to offer a sound understanding of educational products
• Able to demonstrate first rate organizational and project management skills
• Able to offer drive, creativity and enthusiasm

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2008.

Applications to:

Lesley Chilton
HR Manager, UK
Study Group
E: lchilton@studygroup.com
www.studygroup.com