Regional Manager, LATAM

The Opportunity : Step into a high-impact, high-visibility role as the regional owner responsible for driving growth for our ecosystem of educational agents across Latin America. You will lead a talented team, turning region-specific market intelligence into targeted strategies and building powerful partnerships with educational agents and institutions. Your work will directly influence regional growth, workforce quality, and the company’s competitive edge in your geography. What You’ll Be Doing Every Day: Develop and Implement Localized Recruitment Strategies: Create and execute scalable recruitment strategies to increase international student enrollment in your assigned region, aligning with ApplyBoard’s growth objectives.

Build and Manage Key Partnerships: Cultivate and manage relationships with high impact recruitment agents, educational consultants, and institutions, negotiating agreements and ensuring alignment with ApplyBoard’s mission and enrollment goals.

Lead Regional Market Initiatives: Identify high-potential regions for recruitment, adapting strategies to fit market needs and cultural contexts to expand ApplyBoard’s presence.

Mentor and Guide the Recruitment Team: Lead and develop a high performing business development team members, fostering a collaborative environment and helping achieve individual and team objectives.

Represent ApplyBoard at Key Events: Attend industry conferences, webinars, and recruitment fairs to represent ApplyBoard, promote our brand, and connect with potential partners.

Oversee Partner Training and Development: Ensure consistent quality by implementing training programs for agents to strengthen recruitment practices and application processes.

Analyze and Optimize Recruitment Performance: Use data analytics to track recruitment metrics, refine strategies, and identify areas for growth, quality improvement, and market penetration.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product, and operations to ensure cohesive recruitment efforts that align with ApplyBoard’s overall goals.

What You Bring to the Table: Experience: 4-6 years in international student recruitment or a related field, with a proven track record of success in developing and executing recruitment strategies.

Leadership Skills: 3+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role within recruitment, with a focus on fostering team growth and collaboration.

Strategic Sales and Relationship Management: Strong expertise in building and managing high-impact partnerships with educational agents, consultants, and institutions.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using CRM systems and data analytics tools to assess performance metrics and refine recruitment strategies.

Exceptional Communication and Cross-Cultural Skills: Fluent in English, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt messaging for diverse cultural backgrounds.

Educational Background and Technical Proficiency: Bachelor’s degree required; familiarity with CRM systems, analytics tools, and digital engagement platforms is an asset.