Country Manager

**Country Manager - Greater China**:
**Location**:Greater China (Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan)
**Employment Type**:Full-time | **Reports To**:Group Managing Director, Aventis Graduate School

**Lead Our Expansion Across Greater China**:
**Aventis Graduate School**is seeking a visionary and results-driven **Country Manager**to lead our international expansion in **Greater China**. This senior role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of postgraduate education in the region by building strategic partnerships, driving student recruitment, and establishing Aventis as a leading brand among working professionals.

If you are passionate about education, thrive in entrepreneurial environments, and excel at building high-impact relationships, we invite you to be a part of our mission to transform lives through learning.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Market Expansion & Student Recruitment**:

- Drive student recruitment for Aventis’ postgraduate and executive education programmes across Greater China
- Identify market entry strategies, growth opportunities, and emerging trendsRepresent Aventis at education fairs, industry events, webinars, and partner engagements

**Partnerships & Institutional Collaboration**:

- Establish and manage partnerships with local universities, education agents, corporates, and government agencies
- Negotiate articulation, dual-degree, or franchise agreements that align with strategic goalsEnsure programme offerings remain responsive to local market demands

**Regulatory Compliance & Operations**:

- Ensure full compliance with education, advertising, and data regulations in the region
- Set up and oversee local operations or offices, including administrative and legal functionsProvide regular market insights, forecasts, and business reports to HQ in Singapore

**Marketing & Brand Building**:

- Localise and execute marketing and outreach campaigns in coordination with the Aventis HQ team
- Build strong local brand presence through digital marketing, alumni engagement, and media outreach
- Organise info sessions, preview events, and strategic campaigns to increase brand visibility and conversions
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum **5 years of experience**in international education, recruitment, or higher education business development
- Proven success in **market expansion**and **student recruitment**in Greater China
- Deep understanding of the education and regulatory landscape in **China**:

- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (Mandarin and English proficiency preferred)
- Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and capable of working independently with mínimal supervision
- Willingness to travel regionally as required

**What We Offer**:

- **Leadership Role**- High-impact position to shape Aventis’ presence in Greater China
- **Attractive Compensation**- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- **Regional Autonomy**- Freedom to lead market development with HQ support
- **Global Network**- Work with experienced colleagues across Singapore, the UK, and beyond
- **Meaningful Work**- Contribute to upskilling professionals and building future leaders

**About Aventis Graduate School**:
Aventis Graduate School is Asia’s leading postgraduate institution for working professionals, offering applied master’s and executive programmes in collaboration with renowned universities from the UK, US, and Europe. Our focus on **industry relevance**, **Asian perspectives**, and **flexible learning**models has made us a preferred partner for professionals and organisations across ASEAN, the Middle East, and now Greater China.

If you’re ready to lead the charge in transforming postgraduate education across Greater China, we want to hear from you.