Company Description ECA Global is a leading private higher education group, founded in Australia, that owns several higher education brands across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Parramatta. The group has expanded its footprint with new campuses in the UK and actively operates across Europe, China, the Philippines, Brazil, Nepal, and India.

Each year, ECA Global welcomes around 15,000 students from around the world to its campuses, offering diverse academic pathways and international study opportunities. The organization is focused on providing quality education, global mobility, and strong student support services to help learners achieve their academic and career goals.

As part of the ECA Group, ASGS offers internationally recognised qualifications and innovative pathway programmes designed to equip students with the academic knowledge, practical skills, and global perspectives needed for higher education and successful international careers.

Through strategic partnerships with schools, education providers, and industry stakeholders, ASGS is committed to expanding access to quality education and supporting students in achieving their academic and professional aspirations. As the organisation continues to strengthen its presence across India, ASGS is focused on building a robust network of institutional partners and delivering exceptional educational opportunities to students throughout the region.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager – South India to drive strategic growth across the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing institutional partnerships, expanding recruitment channels, driving student enrolments, and strengthening ASGS's brand presence across South India.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience within the international education sector, a well-established network across the South Indian education ecosystem, and a proven ability to achieve ambitious business development and enrolment targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development





- Develop and execute regional business development strategies to expand ASGS's presence across South India.
- Identify, develop, and secure new institutional partnerships with schools, higher secondary institutions, international schools, coaching centres, education consultants, and corporate organisations.
- Build sustainable recruitment channels to support student enrolment growth.
- Generate current business opportunities to achieve enrolment and revenue targets.

Partnership & Relationship Management

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with school principals, management teams, counsellors, institutional leaders, education consultants, and other key stakeholders.
- Conduct regular meetings and presentations to promote ASGS programmes.
- Negotiate, execute, and manage partnership agreements.
- Ensure long-term partner engagement and continuous business growth.

Student Recruitment

- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual student enrolment targets.
- Support partner institutions with admissions processes, student counselling, and recruitment initiatives.
- Monitor lead generation activities and improve conversion rates through effective follow-up and engagement.
- Collaborate with internal admissions teams to deliver an outstanding student experience.

Events & Marketing

- Plan and organise seminars, career guidance sessions, workshops, school presentations, and education fairs.
- Represent ASGS at educational exhibitions, conferences, networking events, and industry forums.
- Work closely with the marketing team to execute regional promotional campaigns and brand awareness initiatives.

Market Intelligence

- Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and emerging opportunities within the international education sector.
- Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.




- Identify new markets and partnership opportunities to support business expansion.

Reporting & CRM Management

- Maintain accurate records of leads, partnerships, and recruitment activities within the CRM system.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on business development performance, pipeline status, and enrolment outcomes.
- Track progress against KPIs and recommend corrective actions where required.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in the international education industry.
- Demonstrated success in business development, institutional partnerships, student recruitment, or channel sales.
- Experience working with overseas education consultancies, universities, pathway providers, international schools, or higher education institutions is essential.
- Strong existing network across the South Indian education sector will be highly advantageous.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong business development and consultative sales skills.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work independently while consistently achieving performance targets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Travel Requirement

- Willingness to travel extensively across South India to meet institutional partners, attend events, and support recruitment initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number of new institutional partnerships established.
- Student enrolments achieved.
- Revenue generated.
- Partner retention and engagement levels.
- Number of school visits, seminars, workshops, and events conducted.
- Lead generation and conversion rates.
- Achievement of quarterly and annual business development targets.
- CRM accuracy and timely reporting.

📌 Student Recruitment Manager (Kerala)
🏢 ECA Global
📍 Kerala