Manager, Global Recruitment (Student Recruitment, Sales) at IE University

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Strategy, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Automation, Digital Recruitment, Data Interpretation, Mentoring, Creativity, Adaptability, Teamwork, Customer Orientation, Event Planning, Content Development

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Overview Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Global Recruitment is looking for a Manager of Global Recruitment to join its team! The Manager of Global Recruitment reports to the Senior Manager and collaborates closely to design and implement the annual recruitment strategy, aligning it with global market insights, career trends, and a strong candidate experience. This role requires coordination with commercial and academic teams to ensure a candidate-centric approach and to develop innovative, data-driven strategies that attract high-potential talent across management and business programs at both graduate and undergraduate levels. To succeed, the manager must combine strategic thinking, analytical and project management skills with creativity in campaign design and storytelling, strong stakeholder management across international markets, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proficiency in marketing automation tools, digital recruitment strategies, and data interpretation is key, alongside excellent communication and mentoring abilities to guide candidates throughout their decision-making process. Why IE University?With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning. Our PurposeAt IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities. Our People At IE we are: People-driven Change Builders Autonomy Enthusiasts Communication Enthusiasts Knowledge Champions We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - IE Tower Responsibilities Your role as a Manager, Global Recruitment will involve: Sales: Mentor and guide candidates throughout their decision-making process byunderstanding their aspirations, profiles, and goals through diverse communicationchannels such as master fairs, email, videoconferences, phone calls, WhatsApp, and in-person events. Commercial: Plan, develop, and execute strategic initiatives (such as events,conferences, and information sessions) to achieve recruitment and sales objectives withinthe Business & Management portfolio across both graduate and undergraduate levels. Strategy: Produce regular reports and analyses on competitors, market dynamics, careertrends, and economic indicators to ensure a coherent and adaptive recruitment strategythroughout the academic year. International Strategy: Collaborate closely with international recruitment offices to tailorand implement market-specific strategies that address local needs and optimizeconversion performance within the portfolio. Commercial Collaboration: Coordinate recruitment activities with the Marketing andAdmissions teams to align channels, messaging, and impact across the recruitment funnel. Marketing: Ideate, plan, and develop content that highlights the unique value and keyselling points of the IE Experience. Sales Operations: Monitor and forecast sales performance using tools such as Power BIand CRM platforms to track progress toward enrolment targets. Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison between key internal stakeholders (includingthe Financial Aid, Student Services, Careers, Campus Life, Alumni, and Admissions &Enrollment teams) to ensure alignment and efficiency in the candidate journey. Academic Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with academic counterpartsto ensure the recruitment strategy accurately reflects the programs’ academic valueproposition. Qualifications To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications: 2 years minimum of work experience in sales, strategy, commercial or business development is preferred. Fluent in English. Must exhibit outstanding communication skills, strong teamwork capability and a positive customer-oriented style. Strong analytical skills High level of comfort interacting with potential candidates from all over the world. Must be strategic, innovative, creative, and embrace new approaches and technology. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Flexible work scheduling, may require night and weekend work and some domestic and international travel. Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours! If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University. At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Global Recruitment will mentor candidates and execute strategic initiatives to achieve recruitment objectives. They will also produce reports on market dynamics and collaborate with various teams to ensure a candidate-centric approach.