Regional Recruitment Advisor

Lausanne, CH

About IMD

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has been pioneering leadership development for nearly 80 years. Founded by business for business, we are an independent university institute with Swiss roots and global reach. Operating from Lausanne with strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, and Cape Town, IMD works with 19,000+ executives from 120+ countries annually. Our 145,000+ alumni form a powerful global network. Consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, IMD bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application to help leaders solve problems, scale solutions, and drive impact. Real Learning for Real Impact.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

Regional Recruitment Advisor

The Job’s Mission
Supporting our Degree Program recruitment department, the Regional Recruitment Advisor will focus on identifying, engaging, and converting high-potential MBA and EMBA candidates within specific regions, while ensuring a seamless and personalized admissions experience.

Key Activities & Accountabilities
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Travel to select regions to engage in recruitment activities.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to refine outreach strategies and identify new recruitment opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni networks in select regions to expand candidate pipelines.
• Represent IMD at global education fairs, webinars, and networking events to promote degree programs.
• Host virtual and in-person information sessions, campus visits, and one-on-one consultations with prospective students.
• Develop personalized communication plans to nurture leads through the admissions funnel.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and monitor conversion metrics to optimize performance.
• Work closely with other team members to meet enrollment goals.
• Perform other tasks to support recruitment & admissions as needed.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a multinational environment
• Previous work experience in an academic institution
• Recruitment and admissions experience is a plus

Competencies

• Strong administrative skills and detail oriented
• Fluent in English (written and verbal skills)
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent oral (telephone and face-to-face) and written communications skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work successfully in a fast paced multicultural environment
• Ability to work both independently and effectively with others in a team environment
• Availability to travel for business trips in Switzerland and/or overseas.
• Availability to work 100%

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.