Manager - School Recruitment
Suraasa
About the Role
We are seeking a Manager for School Recruitment to spearhead our engagement with schools across India. This role is ideal for someone from a school hiring/recruitment agency background who has an established network of school owners, principals, and trustees.
You will be responsible for acquiring and managing school partnerships for recruitment, building strong relationships, and ensuring schools find value in our recruitment solutions. You will also lead a small team of Associates to drive execution.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & School Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with school leaders, owners, and trustees.
- Leverage existing hiring agency contacts to onboard schools for recruitment services.
- Present and pitch recruitment solutions to schools.
- Negotiate contracts and finalise agreements.
Team Leadership & Execution
- Supervise and mentor the Associates managing outreach, follow-ups, and coordination.
- Review team productivity (calls, leads, conversions).
- Ensure smooth flow of information between schools and internal teams.
Market Intelligence & Expansion
- Identify new school networks, clusters, and associations for partnerships.
- Track recruitment trends in K-12 education and adjust strategies accordingly.
Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain accurate CRM dashboards and weekly reports.
- Ensure all contracts and agreements are compliant and properly documented.
KPIs / Success Measures
- Number of schools onboarded for recruitment services.
- Revenue generated through recruitment partnerships.
- Quality and depth of relationships with school leaders.
- Team productivity in outreach & conversions.
- Renewal/continuation of recruitment contracts.
What We’re Looking For
- 6 to 10 years’ experience in school recruitment/hiring agency sales.
- Strong network of principals, owners, and trustees.
- Proven track record in institutional partnerships/business development.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- MBA/PG in Business, HR, or Education preferred.
What We Offer
- Leadership role with a direct impact on school hiring.
- Attractive salary of up to ₹2L p.m. + performance incentives.
- Opportunity to build India’s leading school recruitment network.
- Career growth into senior leadership roles.
👉 If you are well-connected in the school ecosystem and passionate about bridging recruitment gaps in education, apply today.