Student Recruitment Manager

UP Education is the largest private tertiary provider in New Zealand, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia. We have 50+ campuses in 15 locations across New Zealand and Australia. Our education offering includes Accredited Vocational Education & Training and Higher Education, University Partnerships, and Online Learning from institutions such as Acknowledge Education, ICHM, Endeavour College of Natural Health, and many more. 

Our global sales force and agent network spans 21 locations around the world including China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, South America, United Kingdom, and USA. 

In a world where change happens faster with each new day, education forges pathways for the future. At UP Education, we are on a mission: to elevate and empower people to unlock their potential. We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional and at UP Education we have an ongoing commitment to the development of our staff. 

To find out more about us, visit https://www.up.education/about-us/where-we-are/  

About the Role 

You will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth by promoting and selling Acknowledge Education’s programs and services. While this is a “student recruitment manager” role, we welcome applications from those with more junior experience, but are very keen to learn and grow within education sales. 

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Sales & Business development - Identify potential clients and individual learners, formulate sales plans; Conduct market research to identify industry trends, analyze competitor offerings 
• Agent Servicing - Build and maintain strong relationships with migration and education agents globally; provide agents with comprehensive info on programs, admission etc.; work closely with admissions team to process applications 
• Student Advisory - Proactively reach out to potential students via various channels, including phone calls, emails, and social media; provide detailed info on programs, requirements and financial aid options 
• Administration - Employ CRM systems and other tools to manage leads, monitor sales, generate reports; Respond to client inquiries, assist applicants, and provide status updates 

About You 

This position requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication & interpersonal skills and a great positive attitude. 

• Education industry background preferred but is not essential 
• Ideally about 2 years sales/ administration experience 
• Vietnamese speaker or Mandarin Speaker is preferred as we are covering South-East Asia and Greater China Market.
• Positive attitude and ability to prioritise and work with constant changes 
• Ability to speak Vietnamese would be highly regarded (due to business need) 
• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity to our diverse learner’s community 
• Strong cross-functional thinker ; Excellent time management skills with a proactive and solution-oriented attitude 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Expertise in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive 
• Desire/commitment to work onsite, full-time in the office 
• Please note that a valid Working with Children Check is a requirement for this role. If you are successfully hired for this role, you must obtain a check and you will be reimbursed. If you have a VIT Provisional Registration or Teacher Registration, you would not require a separate WWCC. 

Why work with us 

• Be part of a leading education group spanning NZ and AU: https://www.up.education/about-us/where-we-are/  
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly growing, agile organization 
• Incredibly committed and supportive work environment; learn and grow with a talented sales team  
• Build relationships with agents and potential students, expanding your professional network significantly 
• Meaningful role where you can positively impact the lives of international students 

To Apply: 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.