Country Manager (School Head) - #34870

Company Profile

Primary and Secondary schools based in Laguna.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of a COUNTRY MANAGER should include, but not be limited to:

• Collaborate with overseas senior management on strategic initiatives.
• Manage marketing and sales strategies, increasing brand recognition and awareness.
• Maintain close working relationships with school principals and school leadership teams.
• Review and evaluate competitors.
• Create and implement effective business plans.
• Develop effective action plans and respond to emergencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop opportunities for expansion of business.
• Develop marketing plans.
• Develop teams by recruiting, training, and motivating.
• Develop standards for optimum performance.
• Develop contingency plans for emergencies.
• Formulate and implement strategies for preventing and managing crises.
• Manage budgets.
• Monitor progress of projects.
• Manage and coordinate all financial reporting, marketing and business development initiatives, including sales, marketing, and business development activities, and hire and train school leadership team.
• Research and analyze market opportunities, identify potential customers, develop business proposals, and negotiate business deals.
• Maintain and monitor pricing strategies, compare competitor pricing, and establish prices.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with government rules and regulations.
• Develop and execute business plans and strategies, including budgeting, budgeting forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate contracts, manage purchasing, and develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Develop, implement, and adhere to policies and procedures, including financial controls, accounting, human resources, and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government and community agencies to ensure smooth and timely approvals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor marketing plans, including design and implementation of promotion programs, and hire and train sales and marketing.
• Any other task or project as assigned by the Regional Office Management from time to time.

Note: This Country Manager role must be able to manage the academic and operational affairs of the school

Requirements:
• Must have prior experience in the education sector, specifically in elementary and high school settings. [PRIORITY/PREFERRED]. However, experience in a university or college setting is acceptable.
• Must have served in a school leadership role such as Principal for at least 5 years. Advantageous if with classroom teaching experience as a foundation.
• Proven ability to manage and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) such as student population growth, enrollment/registration targets, and academic performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both academic and operational teams, as well as international senior management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Driven, achiever

Highly Advantageous:

• Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
• Developing and executing business and marketing plans is advantageous.
• Experience in school acquisition, mergers, or expansion initiatives.
• Teaching experience is highly advantageous but not required

Location: Laguna

Monday – Friday - 7:30am to 5:00pm