Regional Student Recruitment Manager - Kuala Lumpur

Regional Student Recruitment Manager

About the role

Navitas is looking for a visionary and high-achieving Regional Student Recruitment Manager to drive student recruitment growth across multiple Navitas divisions and products within designated markets. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering ambitious enrolment targets by managing the full student recruitment lifecycle, from enquiry through to enrolment, while driving balanced growth across all product portfolios.

The successful candidate will leverage market intelligence, cultivate and strengthen relationships with education agents and schools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, optimize conversion outcomes, and expand market reach. Combining strategic vision with a hands-on approach, the Regional Student Recruitment Manager will play a key role in enhancing recruitment performance and supporting sustainable business growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Recruitment & Conversion

• Drive enrolment growth and achieve recruitment targets across multiple Navitas divisions and product portfolios within assigned markets.
• Manage the end-to-end student recruitment journey, delivering an exceptional experience from enquiry through to enrolment.
• Provide expert guidance to students and partners while delivering accurate forecasts, pipeline insights, and performance reporting to support business growth.

2. Market Engagement & Relationship Management

• Represent Navitas at education fairs, agent events, school visits, and recruitment activities to strengthen brand presence and drive student recruitment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, schools, and key partners while supporting regional marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Leverage market intelligence, competitor insights, and emerging opportunities to inform recruitment strategies and maximize market growth

3. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with recruitment, marketing, admissions, and academic teams to deliver a seamless student experience and ensure consistent brand messaging across all markets and channels.
• Foster strong cross-divisional partnerships to maximize opportunities, align market activities, and drive shared recruitment success.

4. Reporting & Systems

• Maintain accurate CRM records and market data to support effective partner management and informed decision-making.
• Monitor recruitment performance, conversion trends, and campaign effectiveness, providing insights through forecasting and reporting.
• Uphold Navitas' compliance, data governance, and ethical recruitment standards while contributing to budgeting and resource planning activities.

5. Financial & Operational Management

• Optimise local recruitment and marketing investments to support enrolment growth and market development objectives.
• Oversee the planning and allocation of resources for recruitment events, school visits, and partner engagement activities.
• Champion compliance, data integrity, and ethical recruitment practices, ensuring all activities align with Navitas policies and industry standards.

Key Success Criteria

• Consistently achieve recruitment and enrolment targets across multiple divisions and product lines, driving balanced and sustainable growth within assigned markets.
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting, reporting, and CRM data, ensuring informed decision-making and operational excellence.
• Strengthen agent and school engagement through effective collaboration and stakeholder management, while fostering cross-divisional partnerships and adherence to agreed processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in international student recruitment or education sales, with strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across diverse markets and product portfolios.
• Proficiency in CRM and reporting tools (preferably Salesforce), coupled with a willingness to travel regionally for events, partner meetings, and training.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field.

About Us

Navitas is a global leader in education, connecting tens of thousands of students each year to life-changing study opportunities through deep partnerships with universities, governments, and industry worldwide. Joining Navitas means becoming part of a purpose-driven, innovative organisation with real global impact—where you’ll help expand access to high-quality education, shape regional strategy in a high-growth market, and contribute to meaningful change in student success, international education, and economic mobility.

How to Apply

Join a global education leader where your expertise, ambition, and relationships can make a real difference. Help students achieve their goals while advancing your own career with Navitas

Apply online at www.navitas.com/careers.

Applications close on 31 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

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