Company: Navitas
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (Remote)
Experience Level: Manager/Supervisor
About Navitas
Navitas is a global education provider supporting more than 60,000 students annually through a network of partner institutions. The organisation creates education pathways that help students achieve their academic and career aspirations.
About the Role
Navitas is seeking an enthusiastic and performance-driven Area Manager to lead student recruitment growth, market development, and strategic partnerships across Abuja, Nigeria.
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving enrolment targets, expanding market presence, managing recruitment partners, and building relationships with educational institutions and other key stakeholders. The role will also work closely with recruitment, marketing, admissions, operations, and the Global Student Services Centre (GSSC).
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment and Market Growth
- Drive student recruitment growth by achieving enrolment, revenue, and market expansion targets.
- Develop and implement territory-specific recruitment and market development plans.
- Identify emerging market opportunities, competitor activity, and student demand.
- Provide market intelligence to support business growth.
- Lead the development of UniStart International Foundation Year partnerships, including partner identification, qualification, site visits, and onboarding.
Agent and Partner Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with education agents and channel partners.
- Conduct regular partner engagement, training, business planning, and performance reviews.
- Identify, onboard, and develop strategic recruitment partners.
- Ensure compliance with Navitas policies and recruitment standards.
- Work with the GSSC to support application processing, admissions, conversion, and student enquiries.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent Navitas at recruitment fairs, seminars, school visits, industry events, and partner meetings.
- Develop relationships with schools, universities, counsellors, and other education stakeholders.
- Conduct presentations, training, and engagement activities to strengthen the student recruitment pipeline.
- Promote Navitas programmes and partner institutions as a brand ambassador.
Business Development and Student Success
- Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Contribute to recruitment strategies and market expansion initiatives.
- Provide data-driven recommendations and market insights.
- Support improved student satisfaction, conversion, retention, and progression.
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide a seamless student experience.
Data Analysis, Reporting and Compliance
- Analyse recruitment performance, partner activity, market intelligence, and pipeline trends.
- Use CRM and reporting systems to maintain accurate records and monitor recruitment activities.
- Prepare regular performance reports and insights.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and visa requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, immigration policies, and education-sector developments.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, International Relations, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the international education sector.
- Demonstrated experience in student recruitment, business development, sales, or partnership management.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, CRM, and reporting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned territory as required.
Desirable
- Experience in international higher education, pathway education, or student mobility.
- Knowledge of visa requirements and international student recruitment processes.
- Established networks within Nigeria’s education, counselling, or agent community.
- Experience working in a multinational or matrix environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Navitas careers platform.
Application Link: Apply for the Area Manager position
Applicants must have full working rights in Nigeria and be available to start immediately or at short notice.
Application Closing Date
25 September 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as Navitas may appoint before the closing date.