Business Development Representative- Kenya

The Opportunity :We are looking for an experienced, well connected and organized Business Development Representative in Kenya to join our growing Overseas Team and take our company and platform to the next level!What you'll be doing every day:Represent the ApplyBoard brand to promote services to agents, international educators, and prospective studentsIncrease international student enrolment at ApplyBoard by recruiting international students from diverse regionsNegotiate terms of engagement, provide training to agents and their staff, and keep the agent contacts engaged with ApplyBoard through regular communicationUndergo presentations in the local marketplace to further promote ApplyBoardTrain and guide agents to improve the quality and volume of international applicants, ensuring top qualityDisseminate communications and activities online using CRM and social media platforms including delivering key messages and encouraging engagement from potential and current studentsProactively undergo agent outreachBring a Business Development (Hunting) mentality to an Account Manager (Farming) role to help drive more growth and expand existing relationships.What you bring to the table:2+ years of total experience, education industry experience, preferredExcellent verbal and written English language skills. Post-secondary education or equivalent experienceExceptional communication verbal and written skillsAutonomous self-starter, with the ability to work independently within a team-based environmentAptitude for prioritizing tasks with attention to detail to ensure information accuracyExperience working with educational consultants and or postsecondary institutions directly; considered a bonusExperience working with a CRM; considered an asset