Associate Director- International Sales

Job Description

Looking for a Workplace That Inspires You Welcome to KC Overseas!

At KC Overseas Education, we don't just provide jobs—we create opportunities for innovation, growth, and impact. As a thriving Multinational EdTech company with 11 global locations, we have a strong foothold across South Asia, South-East Asia, and Africa, and we're rapidly expanding worldwide. With our team of inspired 850+ professionals, we are revolutionizing access to overseas education through cutting-edge technology and unwavering expertise with our industry-leading platforms coursefinder.ai and elanloans.com.

Our mission is to empower students worldwide with seamless access to top universities, bridging the gap between aspiration and reality. If you're passionate about making a difference in the global education space, this is where you belong!

At KC Overseas Education, we believe work should be more than just a job—it should be an experience that challenges, excites, and rewards you. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Through our ever-expanding global reach, we are shaping the future of overseas education—and you can be a part of it.

Why work with us

Work-Life Balance – We value productivity and well-being equally.

Global Exposure – International travel and exposure to diverse markets

Unmatched Growth – Thrive in a rapidly expanding industry to reach your potential

Recognition & Rewards – A culture that values and rewards hard work

Continuous Learning – Upskilling and development opportunities at every step

Supportive Culture – Work in an encouraging, trust-driven environment

Stability & Security – A long-term career with a leading industry player

Competitive Compensation – Because great work deserves great rewards

Join us and experience a workplace where talent is valued, ideas are celebrated, and careers flourish. Be a part of KC Overseas—apply now!

Here's a short video to give you an overview of who we are and what we do :

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced sales leader to head our International Sales vertical. This pivotal role involves driving business growth and increasing student recruitment numbers across our existing 10 territories (Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia) while strategically expanding into new global markets.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the regional sales team present across all territories, including Country Managers, Regional Managers, and Regional Officers based in their respective countries, and guiding the Partner Specialist team (Inside Sales team) based in India. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing large, remote international teams and driving sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase student applications, build the top funnel, and improve conversion rates from channel partners.
• Acquire new partners and expand business share from existing ones through targeted engagement and growth plans.
• Build and lead a high-performing international sales team, including Country Managers, Regional Managers, and Regional Officers.
• Set clear targets, performance plans, and standards for teams and individuals; conduct weekly reviews and quarterly performance assessments to ensure SLAs and targets are achieved.
• Guide and support the Partner Specialist team (Inside Sales team) based in India, ensuring regular calling to channel partners and effective follow-up.
• Drive the conversion of offer letters to deposits through direct and strategic communication with channel partners.
• Monitor case-by-case applications in the region and ensure that business units process them on time.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key channel partners in each country and address / resolve escalations with the help of Business Unit heads.
• Conduct international trips and attend events to meet channel partners, promote our platform, assess market penetration, competitor activities, and partner feedback to identify new growth opportunities.
• Plan and execute quarterly partner review meetings with key partners to assess performance, discuss intakes, and address regional challenges.
• Support universities in organizing events and outreach activities and plan region-specific marketing and recruitment campaigns with Partners and Events Teams.
• Analyze regional market dynamics, competitor strategies, and commission structures to design effective B2B growth plans.
• Perform in-depth analysis of country-specific curriculum patterns and eligibility requirements for top universities.
• Keep the team updated on partner and university developments, ensuring alignment with BU Managers and SMEs.
• Drive a data-driven culture by maintaining and analyzing MIS reports on applications, deposits, and conversions to monitor performance.
• Conduct quarterly market reviews and present actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

Link https : / / www.studies-overseas.com / careers to know more about life at KC.

Job requirements

Skills Required

Negotiation Skills, B2b Sales