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Market Manager
Reference number: JR245836
Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Working pattern: Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: Competitive
We are looking for a Market Manager to join our team.
We are looking for a dynamic energetic and target driven Market Manager to support student recruitment activities to our British University partners. The role will report directly to the Regional Manager (based in our Dubai office) and will work closely with other senior colleagues across the region including Director Sponsor Engagement (based in Dubai) and Senior International Marketing Manager (based in Riyadh).
You will have a good understanding of international recruitment within the education sector and you will be able to demonstrate an awareness of at least one major overseas market. You will have excellent organisational skills and will be a self-starter with experience of working internationally.
The United Kingdom remains one of the most highly desirable study location for students the world over and supporting the internationalisation goals of our partner universities continues to be an important and exciting opportunity for Kaplan International. As part of our bold MENA expansion plans the successful candidate will play a key role in executing a comprehensive strategy in line with our overall business objectives and driving recruitment from the region to our university partners in the United Kingdom. Youll become part of team of global student recruitment and marketing professionals laser-focussed on supporting the student journey.
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The successful candidate will be results orientated with the capacity to build strong relations with both internal and external stakeholders. A stakeholder focussed approach is key as is the ability to provide excellent advice and guidance to prospective students and agents. Flexible in approach to working is essential as there will be a need to work weekends and evenings when required for student recruitment events and activities.
The ideal candidate will have:
Background in international education recruitment or marketing
University education
Fluency in English and Arabic
The ability to communicate well (both written and spoken) with range of audiences.
Goal-driven and results oriented approach
Demonstrable teamwork
Customer focused
A positive outlook with a creative approach to problem solving
Strong organisational and planning skills
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines to meet challenging targets.
Experience of travelling and willingness to travel independently throughout the region.
Flexibility with working hours including working over weekends when required.
To be IT literate (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Experience of customer relationship management software (particularly Salesforce)
An appreciation of different cultures and working styles.
Desirable skills are:
A proven track record of delivering successful international student recruitment campaigns preferably with a British education background
Knowledge of the education systems in Saudi Arabia and current developments
An understanding of visa regulations and market trends in international higher education
What we do
In the UK we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University University of Glasgow University of Liverpool Nottingham Trent University University of Nottingham University of Brighton University of Essex University of York and University of West of England Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 7th July 2025. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Application Support
If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role please email the Recruitment Team
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
