Branch Manager

• This is a senior position with the responsibility of running the day-to-day sales operations of the NeGxy Port Harcourt office and generating business for the company.
• The post holder will provide professional advice and guidance to students interested in studies in the UK, USA, CANADA, IRELAND and AUSTRALIA.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in working with Team and Leadership skills, result-orientated with a strong interest in marketing.
• In addition, the candidate will be expected to contribute in driving the growth and vision of the company.

Main Duties
The complete responsibility of the Branch’s Operations and achievement of Sales Targets:

• Managing the counselling and follow-up activities.
• A robust system of follow-up at every stage with students and client institutions.
• Ensuring excellent customer service for students and parents.
• Strong leadership and positive people skills with the ability to lead by example.
• Fair and professional way of working with staff to ensure a good working environment.
• Ensuring that new staff receives proper induction and training.
• Communication of key messages or updates about the company to staff.
• Prepare effective marketing and promotional plan.
• Professional counselling services are offered to students and parents based on their interests and ability.
• Setting rigorous follow-up mechanisms with students and institutions.
• Timely and regular monitoring of the above to ensure processes are being followed.
• Ensuring a high standard of information and knowledge of counselling staff.
• Sound local knowledge of media and promotion opportunities based on evaluation and prior experience.
• Excellent presentation skills and PR skills.
• Creative ideas and business acumen.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree
• At least 5 years experience in the study abroad industry and 2 years managing a branch or centre in the study abroad industry

Skills Required:

• Result-orientated and able to work under pressure to achieve targets.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English as well as the local language.
• An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and other members of the public of all age groups and social backgrounds.
• Ability to learn on own initiative and research best study options for students.
• Flexibility over working hours.
• We are looking forward to a mature and Go-Getter kind of person with an excellent Intelligence Quotient, Leadership skills, Centre Management skills and Zeal to learn new products and services.