Country Manager, West Africa at Aston University

Aston University is the UK's leading university for business and the professions. Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston University is internationally recognised for being a research-led University and known for its world-class teaching quality and strong industry partnerships, government and commerce.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Manager, West Africa

Location: Lagos

Person Specification

• We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Country Manager with responsibility for West Africa markets and will be required to undertake frequent travels to other part of Africa.
• The individual must provide evidence of working in a fast paced and target driven organization within the international education sector and delivering on ambitious growth target.
• He/she must possess the ability to take initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision.
• The role is critical to achieving our ambitious 2030 International recruitment growth strategy.
• You will have the chance to work in a friendly and highly professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving 30% YOY growth in enrolment from Agent pipeline in key markets
• Training and sharing updates with agents across the region
• Developing new relationships and partnerships in new markets
• Able to travel to overseas market for university business
• Consistently delivering to deadline and within business timeline
• Promoting Aston University in the most professional and efficient manner
• Achieving 24 hours response time to emails from internal and external clients
• Take the lead on new projects as assigned by the Regional Manager, Africa
• Be a Good team player
• Good and efficient customer service
• Representing the University professionally at all events within Nigeria and overseas as may be assigned by the Regional Manager, Africa
• Actively contributing to high conversion rate of direct pipeline
• Representing the University competently and in an acceptable manner at virtual and physical events including fairs, exhibitions, job fairs etc
• Performing any other tasks that may be assigned by the Regional Manager, Africa
• Have a track record of exceeding sales and growth target
• Strong people management skills
• Excellent presentation skills and able to demonstrate competence in hosting virtual and physical events
• Excellent organizational skills and management.

Requirements

• Good university degree with a postgraduate qualification preferable
• Minimum of 5 years’ consistent and verifiable experience within the international student recruitment sector
• Possesses strong and impeccable character and integrity
• Excellent email and oral literacy
• A Good team player who can work and relate across multi-disciplinary team
• Able to travel at short notice and up to 10 weeks annually
• Excellent report writing skills.

Benefits

• Exposure to training and development opportunities
• Competitive renumeration package including performance incentive
• Opportunity to work and contribute in an international team

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2025; 06:00PM.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should their CV and cover letter in a single PDF attachment to: b.ogundeji@aston.ac.uk using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: For more enquiries, Contact +447785808247.