Branch Manager Job Vacancy at PFL Group International

PFL is an international education consultancy with global presence in Asia, Africa, America, Australia, Dubai and Canada and the UK and operating in Nigeria since 1997. We represent the interest of several institutions in Australia, Canada, Dubai, New Zealand, USA and United Kingdom.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Branch Manager
Job Location: Rivers
Reports to: General Manager
Department: Operations

Job Purpose

• Coordinates the day-day operations of the branch by ensuring that staff and resources are optimally managed and targets are met.
• To work with lead conversion officers so as to deliver the agreed conversion rate successfully and to stick to the set target of 08 out of every 10 registration to be recorded
• To work closely with the CRM Manager to avoid any problem the Conversion Officers may be experiencing with the CRM

Core Working Relationships:

• General Manager, Customer Service Manager, Admin Manager, Business Development Officers, In-House Reps, Events coordinator and HR Manager.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Submission of weekly/monthly branch report to the General Manager
• Ensure allocated revenue targets and visa targets for branch are achieved and ensure effective supervision and monitoring of other Conversion Officers; as such accountable for the overall performance of conversion team in your branch.
• To send regular report on school visit to Customer service manager, HR manager and Sales and service manager
• Organize weekly branch meeting with all staff
• Prepare Monthly Requisition for Branch
• Prepare and send monthly petty expenditure report
• Collate monthly service charge/registration records
• Ensure that partner institution visits are run appropriately and successfully
• Strategize and successfully execute marketing activities at branch level
• Ensure that all the equipment are in proper working condition so that performance will not be affected
• log on to CRM everyday and monitor queues to ensure that branch records are in the “Urgent” and “Critical” queues are moved to the next queues are moved to the next queues, keeping both the student and the institution promptly informed as to progress.
• Conduct visa seminars.
• Ensure compliance with Company operational and HR regulations and processes
• Ensure compliance with Company application procedures/ student guidelines at all times
• Advise staff on operations procedures and undertake annual appraisals with all staff.

Role Requirements
Experience and Qualifications:

• Considerable experience of coordinating operations within an organisation – essential
• Significant experience of staff management – essential
• Experience of financial management and processes – essential
• Experience in a customer facing role – desirable
• Undergraduate Degree or able to demonstrate the level of key skills required at degree level – essential
• Minimum of 2 years work Experience in international education – essential
• Marketing experience – desirable

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent organisational skills – essential
• Knowledge of international higher education – essential
• Knowledge of HR practices – essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – essential
• Good supervisory skills – essential
• Working knowledge of marketing principles – desirable
• Good report writing and analytical skills – essential
• Knowledge of basic finance management and budgeting processes – essential
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite – essential

Personal Qualities:

• Approachable and confidential demeanor
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Confident and professional demeanor
• Motivational management style

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: hr.nigeria@preparationforlife.com

Application Closes on  22nd November, 2017.