Regional Recruitment Manager

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2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Regional Recruitment Manager for our client, the world’s premier hospitality management university headquartered in Switzerland. This role will focus on developing strategic recruitment initiatives to attract talented students in designated regions, proudly representing the university's brand and driving enrolments for the leading hospitality management school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or Sales & Marketing.
Proven experience in student recruitment, with knowledge of secondary and tertiary educational systems and exposure to the hospitality sector considered an asset.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of other languages (ie: French) relevant to your assigned regions is highly preferred.
Experience studying, working, or traveling abroad.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to synthesize insights to create recruitment opportunities.
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented in all deliverables.
Flexible and capable of handling stress and change.
Ability to align recruitment strategies with the organization’s mission and stakeholder needs.
Willingness to travel as required, including some weekends for events, campus days, conferences etc.
Legally eligible to work and travel in your designated region.
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the hospitality sector considered an asset.
Knowledge of other languages (ie: French) relevant to your assigned regions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop key regional markets to increase submitted applications and improve enrollment rates.
Oversee and update the school’s customer relationship management system, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting while following up on sales-qualified leads to enhance conversion rates.
Actively promote the university to potential students, significantly increasing the number of applicants for the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management program at the Lausanne and Singapore campuses.
Provide accurate and enthusiastic responses to inquiries about the university’s academic programs and admissions criteria, both in-person and through online/digital recruitment channels.
Organize and manage both online and in-person recruitment events, ensuring they align with the strategic goals of the institution.
Lead and manage a team of recruitment advisors and/or interns as assigned by Recruitment Director, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure effective execution of recruitment strategies.
Train team members to enhance their skills in recruitment practices, sales techniques, and customer service.
Conduct interviews and evaluate candidate assessments to ensure a high standard of applicant selection.
Engage with professional and governmental organizations to promote the university’s offerings and explore potential partnerships.
Develop relationships with local Alumni chapters and collaborate to organize yield events in your assigned regions.
Participate in regional and national conferences to stay updated on admissions criteria, trends, and best practices, advising the Admissions Manager and Director accordingly.
Manage and adhere to the recruitment budget allocated for your regions, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities, outcomes, and market trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making.