Partner Relations Manager, ApplyBoard
Study abroad platform
Open for applications
Study abroad platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To educate the world by empowering students to study abroad.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the education sector, with expertise in recruitment, admissions, or partnership management
- Deep understanding and a strong network within the UK international education landscape
- Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and objections effectively
- Demonstrated success in lead generation, prospecting, and achieving measurable results through innovative approaches
- Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with the flexibility to respond to evolving priorities
- Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including compelling presentation abilities
- Solid experience in reviewing and finalizing partnership agreements
What the job involves
- Join our dynamic and growing Partner Relations Team as an Associate Account Director
- In this pivotal role, you will foster strategic partnerships with institutional stakeholders, advancing our mission to transform global access to education
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing: Partner with internal teams to achieve enrollment targets for our institutional partners
- Develop and Strengthen Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at partner institutions, serving as their trusted advisor and primary point of contact
- Expand Partnership Opportunities: Identify, prospect, and present to potential institutional partners, driving the growth of our partner network
- Promote Technology Solutions: Strategize and implement initiatives to showcase our platform’s value, enhancing stakeholder engagement and awareness
- Represent the Organization: Deliver impactful presentations at national and international conferences to highlight our solutions and expand our partner base
- Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and partners to launch new initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance overall outcomes
- Strategic Recruitment Planning: Design and execute recruitment strategies to meet international student enrollment goals, with a focus on improving conversion rates and maximizing program capacity
- Lead Contract Negotiations: Drive discussions to finalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms
- Address Partner Needs: Act as the central contact for partner inquiries, effectively resolving concerns and managing escalations
Application process
- Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World
- While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Studying abroad can be an incredibly enriching experience, but high costs and complicated application procedures can make it inaccessible to many. ApplyBoard solves this problem by making it easier for students anywhere in the world to apply for international study opportunities.
ApplyBoard's platform connects students with study abroad courses, and guides them through the application process. This level of support has helped ApplyBoard to set itself apart from many of its competitors, and the company has seen impressive growth since its launch. Following an impressive Series D funding round, the company is now valued at around $3.2 billion.
ApplyBoard's main challenge will be to compete with companies offering similar services, such as StudyFree, and other, more traditional tuition companies. Following a leadership switch-up in 2022, ApplyBoard is expanding its services in line with its claims that it took on more students in that year than in the last six combined. This indicates further growth down the line, despite the economic downturn that forced the company to cut 6% of its global staff.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jun 2021
$300m
SERIES D
Sep 2020
$49.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $488.7m
Company benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Family Assistance Program
- Personal spending account
- Access to vital technology and training
- Regular performance bonuses
- Equity
- Internal development programs & free access to LinkedIn Learning
Company values
- Helping Students Achieve Success
- Caring About Each Other
- Delivering A+ Customer Experience
- Taking Ownership
- Innovating and Improving
- Making Work Fun
Company HQ
City Commercial Core, Kitchener, ON
Articles
Leadership
Martin Basiri
(Boardmember)Previously worked as a Controls Engineer at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Massi Basiri
(President)Previously co-founded Pro Home Trainers.
Meti Basiri
(CEO)Previously founded Digital Marketing Associates, and served as its CMO.
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