We are looking for a candidate to assist the Global Partnership Team with managing relationships with employers from the UK, USA, Germany and Singapore and ensuring a smooth placement process. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, rapidly growing and world-renowned organisation that is paving the way in the international education and internship sector.
Applications are invited for all candidates to fill the Account Executive Job Opening at Capital Placement
Closing Date : 19/05/2021
We created Capital Placement 9 years ago as a platform to simplify international internships for university students and recent graduates hungry for global work experience. Today, we provide our customers with opportunities to intern in some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, including but not limited to London, Dubai, India, New York and Singapore.
For companies, our model is simple. We provide access to pre-vetted candidates who are actively seeking exciting internship opportunities and have passed our rigorous screening process.
For candidates, we guarantee an internship that aligns with their career goals and combines them with the learnings and life experiences of living and working abroad.
Role Description:
The aim of this role is primarily to manage ongoing communication between clients and candidates until an internship has been secured. This will be done alongside the Partnership Team in identifying internship opportunities across a wide range of industries in our current and upcoming locations. In other words, once the Partnership Team has acquired a new partnership with an employer, you will then take over the management of that relationship throughout.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with all newly acquired employers, as well as manage relationships with existing employers in our portfolio
- Support interns and companies throughout each stage of the internship placement process by being the first point of contact for both parties and managing expectations
- Monitor communication channels consistently to assist employers and candidates with their enquiries
- Handle a large volume of employers and candidates simultaneously and be able to respond promptly to emails and requests
- Work with multiple deadlines and stay up to date with all email correspondence and communications
- Support other team members when necessary to facilitate the placement process for both employer and candidate
- When necessary, assist with acquiring new employers in London, Singapore, New York and other upcoming program locations
Requirements:
- A proven track record in B2B and B2C communication, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a dual-sided marketplace
- Excellent communication (personable, professional, and persuasive) skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with people across various geographical regions and cultures
- Strong administrative and organisational skills to maintain and deliver a smooth placement process throughout all stages of the placement process
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- A global outlook - demonstrate a passion for international education, business development and travel
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently and autonomously when necessary
- Personal and professional drive, resourcefulness, resilience and entrepreneurially minded
- Willing to travel to our international program locations to meet our employment partners when necessary (post-Covid 19)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (LKR 70,000 to 110,000 + target based quarterly bonus)
- Fun and friendly work environment
- Private health insurance
- 30 days holiday time per annum (including public holidays + 1 week off for Christmas)
- Significant potential to grow in the role and take on more responsibility
- Opportunities to travel abroad
For more information on working at Capital Placement visit our website: https://capital-placement.com/careers
