Academic Program Manager (Head of Enrollment)

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Company: People Profilers Pte Ltd (on behalf of our client)
Type: Full-time, On-site

Email: [email protected]

About the Role

Our client, a leading international education group, is seeking a world-class Academic Program Manager (Head of Enrollment) to join their team in Tokyo. This role will focus on promoting premium international high school programs and driving the recruitment of Japanese students to overseas campuses in the U.S. and the U.K., while also managing and developing the enrollment team in Japan.

If you are ambitious, results-driven, and passionate about education and sales, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young peoples futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the school in Japan by engaging and advising prospective parents and students on the benefits of an international education.

• Drive direct sales through both phone and face-to-face engagement with families.

• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, guiding them through important educational decisions.

• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies tailored to the Japanese market.

• Generate and manage partnerships with middle schools and related B2B channels.

• Lead, coach, and develop Enrollment Advisors, conducting performance reviews and growth plans.

• Manage budget planning and expenditure control.

• Collaborate closely with global stakeholders across multiple countries to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree or higher.

• Native-level Japanese fluency and high proficiency in English (C1 or equivalent).

• Strong sales orientation with proven experience in education services or premium products.

• Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Experience studying, living, or working abroad is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and customer service skills.

• Experience with IB Diploma or boarding schools is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual increases.

• Performance-based bonuses (up to 4 months of salary).

• Commuting allowance.

• Comprehensive social insurance coverage (employment, health, pension, workers compensation).

• Paid leave: 10 days initially, increasing up to 20 days over tenure.

• Special leave benefits: maternity/childcare, marriage, bereavement, sabbatical leave (after 10 years).

• Welcome-back allowance after maternity leave (equivalent to 4 weeks salary).

• Regular training and seminars to support career growth.

• Opportunities for international travel and collaboration with colleagues worldwide.

• Access to professional learning tools and language training.

• Dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment.

• Smoke-free, modern office with coffee/refreshments provided.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to combine sales, marketing, and education in an international environment. You will work closely with passionate, multicultural teams worldwide, while shaping the future of students and their families.

Interested candidates, please apply directly or reach out to [email protected]

People Profilers Pte Ltd for a confidential discussion.