Student Recruitment and BD Director | South East Asia market ($35-40k + bonus)

Exciting Student Recruitment Manager opportunity at a globally recognised education institution
Your Company
A leading global higher education institution is seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Student Recruitment and Business Development Director to join its Hong Kong office. Operating across multiple international campuses, the organisation is renowned for delivering world-class postgraduate education in a multicultural environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented professional to contribute to student recruitment growth across Asia while building strong partnerships with universities, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders.

Your Role
As a key member of the recruitment team, you will be responsible for driving student enrolment and business development initiatives across the region. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Developing and managing relationships with education agents, third-party institutions, and leading universities to generate student enquiries and strengthen brand awareness.
  • Organising and delivering on-campus and virtual recruitment events in collaboration with faculty members, alumni, and stakeholders.
  • Leveraging LinkedIn and other social media platforms to engage prospective students and expand market presence.
  • Collaborating with regional and global teams to execute recruitment and engagement strategies.
  • Building and nurturing alumni and student ambassador networks to drive referrals and enhance community engagement.
  • Acting as the primary contact for prospective postgraduate students, providing consultative guidance throughout the enrolment journey.
  • Managing and tracking student pipelines through CRM systems, ensuring effective follow-up via phone, email, video calls, WhatsApp, and social media channels.
  • Promoting postgraduate programmes and articulating the institution’s value proposition to prospective students.
What You'll Need to Succeed
  • 2–5 years of experience in sales, business development, recruitment, or student enrollment with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
  • Strong business development and relationship management skills, with demonstrated success in generating leads and converting prospects.
  • Experience using LinkedIn and other social platforms to identify, engage, and develop opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong listening skills and the ability to understand and address client or student needs.
  • Self-motivated, ambitious, and entrepreneurial in approach.
  • Results-driven, resilient, and comfortable working in a KPI-based environment.
  • Adaptable, coachable, and open to continuous learning and development.
  • Fluent English and native-level proficiency in either Thai or Bahasa are essential.
What You'll Get in Return
  • Opportunity to join a prestigious international education institution with a strong global presence.
  • Exposure to a diverse and multicultural working environment.
  • Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing international organization.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact by helping students achieve their academic and professional aspirations.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send CV to [email protected]. Please note that only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Education & Training
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Relationship Manager
Ref:
1289764

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Rianne lin, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: 22307471

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