ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support. The Role Are you an experienced and innovative professional passionate about driving institutional success in international education? 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. What you will do: 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. What you bring to the table: 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. About ApplyBoard ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started. ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture. 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. ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.