Aston University is the UK’s leading university for business and the professions. Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston University is internationally recognised for being a research-led University and known for its world-class teaching quality and strong industry partnerships, government and commerce.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Country Manager, West Africa
Location: Lagos
Person Specification
- We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Country Manager with responsibility for West Africa markets and will be required to undertake frequent travels to other part of Africa.
- The individual must provide evidence of working in a fast paced and target driven organization within the international education sector and delivering on ambitious growth target.
- He/she must possess the ability to take initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision.
- The role is critical to achieving our ambitious 2030 International recruitment growth strategy.
- You will have the chance to work in a friendly and highly professional team.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieving 30% YOY growth in enrolment from Agent pipeline in key markets
- Training and sharing updates with agents across the region
- Developing new relationships and partnerships in new markets
- Able to travel to overseas market for university business
- Consistently delivering to deadline and within business timeline
- Promoting Aston University in the most professional and efficient manner
- Achieving 24 hours response time to emails from internal and external clients
- Take the lead on new projects as assigned by the Regional Manager, Africa
- Be a Good team player
- Have a track record of exceeding sales and growth target
- Strong people management skills
- Excellent presentation skills and able to demonstrate competence in hosting virtual and physical events
- Excellent organizational skills and management.
- Good and efficient customer service
- Representing the University professionally at all events within Nigeria and overseas as may be assigned by the Regional Manager, Africa
- Actively contributing to high conversion rate of direct pipeline
- Representing the University competently and in an acceptable manner at virtual and physical events including fairs, exhibitions, job fairs etc
- Performing any other tasks that may be assigned by the Regional Manager, Africa
Requirements
- Good university degree with a postgraduate qualification preferable
- Excellent email and oral literacy
- A Good team player who can work and relate across multi-disciplinary team
- Able to travel at short notice and up to 10 weeks annually
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Minimum of 5 years’ consistent and verifiable experience within the international student recruitment sector
- Possesses strong and impeccable character and integrity
Benefits
- Exposure to training and development opportunities
- Competitive renumeration package including performance incentive
- Opportunity to work and contribute in an international team
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their CV and cover letter in a single PDF attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: For more enquiries, Contact +447785808247
Application Deadline 1st August, 2025; 06:00PM.
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