Executive, Thailand

ACCOUNTIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities and Capabilities

1. Assist Country Manager in developing a comprehensive recruitment and marketing plan, which includes participation in recruitment activities such as education fairs, exhibitions, online/physical seminars, alumni events to meet the set student admissions target.
2. Grow brand awareness of SIM and its University Partners and various programmes in-country.
3. Broaden the student recruitment pipeline by extending school outreach efforts to diverse regions across Thailand and Laos.
4. Maintain and build strong relationships with existing or new recruitment agents as well as internal stakeholders within SIM across different departments to support the smooth admission process of Korean prospects.
5. Provide professional educational advice and counselling services to recruitment agents, parents, and students.
6. Cultivating new partnerships with external stakeholders through the signing of MOUs with schools/universities and presenting mutually beneficial education models that cater to the needs of both local schools/universities and SIM.
7. Engage in regional activities and events aimed at increasing Thai and Laos student admissions at SIM, including attending out-of-country school visits and education fairs organized by recruitment agents, as well as participating in SIM's annual Partners Workshop and Educators Conference held in Singapore.
8. Stay on top of current market movements and trends that could influence the education sector and behaviour of student prospects in Thailand and Laos.
9. Identify, develop and manage institutional partnerships with industry stakeholders and chambers to drive recruitment outcomes.
10. Offer consistent market research, feedback, and analysis to key stakeholders, leveraging these insights to remain agile and resilient against potential threats.
11. Support SIM's regional marketing team to tailor content for local Thai and Laos audiences and provide guidance to in-country media agency on upcoming events, strategies, and market approaches.

Corporate Engagement

1. Agencies and private sectors (for creating internship, career and sponsorship opportunities).
2. Developing, nurturing, and managing strategic partnerships, relationships and initiatives with key stakeholders both within and outside the organization.

Performance Measures

1. Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual application targets for new student recruitment from Thailand and Laos for SIM, within agreed budgets for marketing activities, agent remuneration and scholarship and bursaries.
2. Driving conversion efforts for students applying to SIM from Thailand and Laos via various recruitment channels.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, business, international relations, or field of study with a global orientation.
2. Able to liaise well with English and Thai-speaking stakeholders/students/parents.
3. Aptitude for using technology and e-media.
4. Results-oriented with flexibility and ability to deliver tasks/projects within timelines.
5. Ability to conduct presentations and deliver public speaking with ease.
6. Experience in sales and business management with evidence of achieving sales targets is preferred.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to enhance a variety of skills. You will hone your presentation skills, interpersonal-relationship-building skills, the ability to develop critical thinking and people management skills. You will be challenged to think strategically and creatively.

You will play a crucial role in helping and assisting students achieve their dreams of obtaining a high-ranking overseas university degree and boosting their employability after graduation. You will be presented with an exciting opportunity to foster connections between Singapore and Thailand. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on achieving outstanding outcomes and are motivated to excel in their professional endeavours.

We are Looking For

• Strong network within Thailand's education sector (schools, agents, institutions) preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, consultative sales skills and stakeholder management skills
• Persuasive relationship builder
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, punctual, and highly organised
• Pride in delivery of work to high standards, set and meet challenging goals
• Attention to detail, cultural awareness, and sensitivity
• Adaptable and versatile
• Enthusiastic and energetic, with a track record of high achievement
• Supportive teamplayer
• Target-driven, determined, and ambitious
• Candidate will be based in Bangkok, Thailand
• Open to fresh graduates

If this sounds like you, you are exactly who we are seeking! Email your most up-to-date CV to [Confidential Information]