The Marketing & Sales Strategist is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing and student recruitment initiatives to increase brand awareness, generate qualified leads, strengthen community engagement, and achieve enrollment targets. This role works closely with school leadership, admissions, and academic teams to position the school effectively in a competitive education market.
Key Responsibilities :
Develop and implement comprehensive & data-driven marketing strategies aligned with the school’s enrollment and growth objectives
Conduct continuous market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging market trends
Define target audiences and develop effective communication strategies for prospective families
Monitor marketing performance and recommend improvements based on data and insights
Develop strategies to increase student inquiries, applications, and enrollments
Support the admissions team in achieving enrollment targets
Analyze enrollment funnel performance and optimize lead conversion processes
Create campaigns to attract prospective students and families
Ensure consistency of branding across all marketing materials and communication channels
Manage brand awareness initiatives both online and offline
Develop compelling messaging that highlights the school’s unique value proposition
Collaborate with content creators and designers to develop engaging marketing materials
Oversee digital marketing campaigns including social media, e-mail marketing, SEO, and online advertising
Optimize digital channels to improve engagement and conversion rates
Develop strategic partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, communities, and local organizations
Build relationships with parents, alumni, and community stakeholders
Represent the school at networking events, exhibitions, education fairs, and community activities
Evaluate event effectiveness and return on investment (ROI)
Manage marketing budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Minimum 2-3 years of proven track record in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, or Branding (Education sector experience is a plus)
Strong understanding of Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, and Sales Funnel Management (Social Media, SEO basics, Ads basics)
Proven experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns
Strong analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate data/social media insights into actionable growth plans
Ability to plan and manage events (Project Management)
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building and public speaking skills
Creative, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
Professional fluency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory
Friendly, adaptable, and enjoys working in a school environment
Portfolio or case studies of previous marketing campaigns/projects are preferred
Having a Responsible to Life attitude