Country Head

Job Description – Country Head
Company: Indo European Study Abroad
Position: Country Head
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Salary: ₹8 LPA – ₹12 LPA
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education / Study Abroad / Overseas Education
About Indo European Study Abroad
Indo European Study Abroad is an established overseas education consultancy specializing in international education and student recruitment. We work with universities and educational institutions across European and English-speaking countries, helping students identify suitable study opportunities and successfully navigate the admission and visa processes.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Country Head to lead and manage our country/destination operations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the Study Abroad industry, excellent leadership capabilities, and proven experience in student recruitment, sales, university partnerships, and team management.
The Country Head will be responsible for driving business growth, developing destination strategies, managing teams, strengthening university relationships, and achieving student enrolment and revenue targets.
Key Responsibilities1. Country & Destination Management
Lead and manage operations for assigned study-abroad destinations.
Develop strategies to increase student applications and enrolments.
Stay updated on admission requirements, visa policies, intakes, tuition fees, scholarships, and immigration regulations.
Identify new opportunities across European and English-speaking destinations.
Analyse market trends and competitor activities to improve business performance.
2. Business Development & Sales
Drive student recruitment and achieve monthly and annual enrolment targets.
Develop and implement effective sales strategies for different destinations.
Monitor lead conversion, applications, offers, deposits, and final enrolments.
Work closely with the counselling and admissions teams to improve conversion rates.
Explore new markets, partnerships, and business opportunities.
3. Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and motivate counsellors, admission officers, and other team members.
Set individual and team targets and monitor performance.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training/coaching.
Build a high-performing and target-oriented team.
Ensure smooth coordination between counselling, admissions, visa, and marketing teams.
4. University & Partner Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with universities and international institutions.
Coordinate with university representatives and international offices.
Explore new university tie-ups and recruitment opportunities.
Negotiate and manage institutional partnerships where required.
Ensure compliance with university recruitment policies and requirements.
5. Student Admissions & Visa Coordination
Oversee the complete student journey from counselling to enrolment.
Ensure applications are submitted accurately and within deadlines.
Work closely with admission and visa teams to minimise application delays.
Monitor visa success rates and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure students receive accurate and compliant information throughout the process.
6. Reporting & Performance Management
Prepare and review weekly/monthly business reports.
Track KPIs including leads, applications, offers, deposits, enrolments, revenue, and conversion rates.
Analyse performance data and implement corrective strategies where required.
Report business performance and key developments to senior management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Study Abroad / Overseas Education industry.
Proven experience in sales, business development, student recruitment, or destination management.
Strong knowledge of European and/or English-speaking study destinations.
Excellent understanding of international university admissions and student recruitment processes.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong sales and target-achievement orientation.
Ability to analyse market trends and develop business strategies.
Ability to build and maintain strong university and partner relationships.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and CRM systems is preferred.
Preferred Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is:
Highly target-oriented and commercially driven
Experienced in managing and scaling study-abroad operations
Confident in leading teams and taking ownership of business targets
Well-connected with universities and education partners
Strong in counselling, sales strategy, and conversion management
Comfortable working across multiple destinations
Proactive, strategic, and capable of working independently
Compensation
Annual CTC: ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000

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