General Manager
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Job Description
- *About the Role**
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for global education? Afresh Study Abroad is looking for a dynamic **General Manager** to lead our Overseas Education Division.
As the senior operational and strategic executive, you will drive sales performance, strategic client acquisition, brand positioning, and cross\-functional administration. You will take ownership of revenue targets, cultivate B2B and institutional partnerships globally, and scale our education portfolio. If you thrive in a fast\-paced environment and have a proven track record of aligning Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations toward aggressive growth objectives, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- *Sales, Strategy \& Growth**
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales roadmaps (yearly, monthly, and weekly) to expand our overseas education vertical and identify new global markets.
- Oversee the full sales pipeline—driving lead generation, student retention, and maintaining a high conversion ratio (40%\+).
- Ensure allied services are effectively bundled and sold to enhance customer value.
- Oversee budgeting, P\&L management, and financial planning to maximize revenue and cost efficiency.
- *B2B Partnerships \& Client Acquisition**
- Build, maintain, and negotiate strategic relationships with universities, colleges, aggregators, and corporate partners globally.
- Evaluate and onboard new products, academic partnerships, and service offerings to keep the business competitive.
- Ensure the broader team and our partners are thoroughly trained on new products and institutional offerings.
- *Marketing \& Brand Development**
- Lead the overarching marketing strategy, ensuring brand consistency across digital, print, events, and social media.
- Define targets, budgets, and projected outcomes for marketing campaigns, utilizing data to continuously optimize outreach.
- Manage promotional calendars and coordinate closely with the marketing team for seamless campaign execution.
- *Operations \& Student Services**
- Provide strategic oversight to the Relationship and Documentation departments, ensuring an exceptional post\-sales experience for students.
- Supervise the meticulous processing of university and visa applications, ensuring 100% compliance and accuracy.
- Establish clear KPIs for operational efficiency, ensuring seamless communication between the relationship and documentation teams.
- *Leadership \& People Management**
- Partner with HR to implement effective hiring, retention, and performance appraisal strategies.
- Design and execute training strategies to address skill gaps and foster a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
- Develop individual development plans (IDPs) and set clear performance benchmarks for key personnel.
Qualifications \& Skills
- **Multilingual:** Must be fluent in multiple languages to effectively communicate with our diverse global partners and international student base.
- **Experience:** Proven experience in a senior leadership or General Manager role, ideally within the Overseas Education, EdTech, or Study Abroad sectors.
- **Strategic Thinker:** Strong analytical and data\-driven decision\-making skills with robust financial acumen and P\&L ownership.
- **Relationship Builder:** Exceptional B2B relationship management and negotiation skills.
- **Leader:** Experience leading cross\-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, HR, Ops) and driving a performance\-first culture.
Pay: ₹1,500,000\.00 \- ₹1,800,000\.00 per year
Benefits
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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Job Overview
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Location
- Kochi
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Source
- Indeed