Regional Sales executive LATAM.
Preferably based Colombia Employment Type: Permanent About CATS Global Schools CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world.
This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
Role overview The right person for this role will support student recruitment activities for the American region, excluding Brazil.
This involves cultivating relationships with agents, attending fairs, and establishing agreements with various educational institutions.
The ideal candidate is someone who can align with the brand and enhance brand awareness in the region.
They should maintain active communication with both the admissions team and our network of agencies and school partners.
Additionally, the candidate will support events related to the promotion and recruitment of our schools.
Responsibilities: Recruit the right students for the appropriate programs within the institution.
Assist students with the application process (pre-reviewing portfolios and qualifications).
Achieve set targets for each intake.
Maintain relationships with agents.
Travel across Latin America to promote our brands.
Support the development of agreements with educational institutions in the region.
Provide the central admissions team with applications from regional students, including English test results, transcripts, and other supporting credentials for admission review.
Assist in maintaining an updated list of agents, providing them with materials from schools.
Review applications and documents submitted by agents.
Generate reports as assigned by the regional team.
Facilitate communication after arrival between agents and schools.
Keep agent records up-to-date.
Establish strong relationships with CATS Colleges operations teams (student services, admissions, sales support, marketing, etc.)
to ensure the highest levels of customer service, efficiency, and problem resolution.
Qualifications: A University Diploma in a business-related field is required.
Advanced proficiency in English is necessary.
Proficiency in MS Office is required.
Desirable: Experience as a student abroad.
International education knowledge or experience (agency or schools).
Essential: Excellent communication.
Persuasive relationship builder.
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, punctual, and highly organised.
Pride in delivery of work to high standards, set and meet challenging goals.
Attention to detail, cultural awareness, and sensitivity.
Adaptable and versatile.
Enthusiastic and energetic, with a track record of high achievement.
Supportive team player.
Aptitude for using technology and e-medi Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.
Safeguarding CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people.
As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.