about the company
My client is a global educational foundation dedicated to providing high-quality, internationally recognized programs that promote intellectual and personal development. With a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world, the foundation supports a wide range of educational initiatives across various regions.
about the job
They are looking for an experienced Regional Business Manager to lead the annual scheduling process for over all regional APAC education development events, working with both internal teams and external partners. This role ensures the final schedule aligns with the needs of schools, maintaining consistent quality, while overseeing the achievement of enrolment targets generating significant revenue. The role also involves managing relationships with high-value professional development (PD) vendors, including several affiliated organizations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee the income and expenses related to regional and outsourced educational development business, working alongside the events team to manage event-related costs.
- Provide regular financial reporting on regional and outsourced educational development activities to senior leadership.
- Lead the scheduling and planning for regional educational development events, ensuring the offering meets the needs of schools and educational institutions.
- Monitor the performance of development events and workshops, making necessary adjustments to ensure objectives are met
- Review event forecasts to ensure development programs are on track to meet enrollment and participant targets and alert senior management of any potential shortfalls.
- Maintain positive relationships with partners, vendors and associated organisations, ensuring they meet deadlines and deliverables as outlined in contracts.
- Ensure the accuracy of data and reports related to regional development event
skills and experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Extensive experience in vendor management, demand analysis, and event planning.
- Strong interest and understanding of international education, particularly within the region.
- Excellent negotiation and diplomatic skills for managing vendor relationships.
- Geopolitical knowledge of the region, especially as it relates to education.
- Proven experience in financial reporting and budget management.
- Strong data analysis skills, and prior experience and knowledge of data analytics tools, including proficiency in Excel and Salesforce
- Proven track record in understanding datasets and extracting relevant insights to provide reports and actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain attention to detail.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function (EA: 94C3609/ R1765158)
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