Partner Activation & Aquisition Officer

The Opportunity:

• We’re seeking an energetic and determined Partner Acquisition & Activation Officer to accelerate ApplyBoard’s growth through strategic partnerships and seamless onboarding. As a pivotal member of our team, you’ll identify and recruit high-potential recruitment agents RPs and shepherd them into the ApplyBoard network, turning potential into measurable impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing Every Day:

• Brand Representation & Promotion: Act as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, effectively promoting our platform and services to potential recruitment partners while enhancing their understanding of our brand.
• Sales Contribution & Business Development: Increase recruitment partner sign-ups and identify new business opportunities through proactive outreach and engagement via cold calls, emails, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.
• Needs Assessment & Relationship Building: Identify and qualify the specific needs and challenges of potential partners, building and nurturing strong relationships to foster trust and support their recruitment efforts.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough research to identify local international student agents and agencies, ensuring targeted and effective outreach.
• Recruitment Partner Onboarding & Training: Schedule and conduct onboarding sessions, providing comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure partners are proficient in utilizing the ApplyBoard platform.
• Pipeline Management & Reporting: Regularly update the Sales Manager/Director on activities, leads, and pipeline status using CRM tools Salesforce and document outreach efforts to ensure alignment with sales goals.
• Performance Improvement: Drive increased recruitment partner usage and student applications through effective training on best practices and continuous engagement strategies.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A minimum of 1 year of proven experience in sales or a similar role, demonstrating an understanding of sales processes and strategies.
• Ability to clearly and powerfully communicate ApplyBoard’s value proposition, ensuring agents receive the training and engagement necessary for successful application processing.
• Demonstrated competitive nature coupled with strong relationship-building skills that foster partnerships and collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to navigate ambiguous situations, consistently seeking the best outcomes for students while maintaining integrity in partner relationships.
• Experience with educational consultants or postsecondary institutions is a plus, providing context to the recruitment process.