Main duties

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious, and results-driven Regional Manager to oversee ETS Global’s business and projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Regional Manager will expand the team, roll out the growth plan for the region and support aggressively the companies’ focus on CX and digitalization. She/he will have responsibility for driving business development, sales and marketing, client and vendor relations and identifying and implementing projects.

As a Regional Manager your missions will include:

Policy Advocacy:

• Initiate, build and manage relationships with institutional partners, government and policy experts and corporations in alignment with business objectives for growth.

• Liaise with Governments, Ministries, Regulators, Chambers, funding organizations and Associations and represent the priorities of ETS’ business.

• Nurture strong relationships with key decision makers, influencers, policy makers, industry leaders and experts.

• Support reform and participate in important committees, forums as a thought leader and continuously monitor and influence policy development and updates in the Education sector as well as opportunities for funding.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and lead the implementation of a region-wide growth strategy.

• Develop and implement long-term strategic sales, marketing, and business development plans for the region in line with ETS Global BV’s business roadmap.

• Develop and direct the annual operating and tactical plans and annual operating budget to meet the revenue and growth targets.

Operational Leadership:

• Build out the team including recruiting in country consultants (Nigeria and Kenya)

• Ensure optimal customer experience and aggressive business focus.

• Track and participate in government projects / tenders to generate revenue and or mission related.

• Ensure compliance with all legal, contractual, security and statutory requirement of the business.

This is a full time position based in Nigeria or in Kenya

Why ETS Global ?

• Join an international company with a meaningful mission, leader in the language assessment industry

• Be part of a multicultural & very open-minded Team

• A strong culture encouraging initiatives, based on trust, teamwork and ownership

Education / Job requirements

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, and an MBA or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Significant government relations experience, including a demonstrable track record of successful bidding for government business.

• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international academic and corporate operations.

• Minimum 15 years’ experience of which at least the last 5 years should be in a similar role managing an office or a significant business unit with P&L responsibility.

• A previous experience in a regional context in sub-Saharan Africa

• Strong leadership skills along with strong management and administrative skills.

• Having an extensive network in the education (private and public), training and recruitment sectors and in particular with local government authorities.

• Excellent human relations, organizing, planning, team building and motivational skills.

Languages required

• English (both verbal & written)

• Interview with the HR Team

• Interview with the VP International Development

• Interview with the Managing Director

• References check