Associate Director Postgraduate Programas DACH

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's

Global Markets is looking for an

Associate Director Postgraduate Programs- DACH office to join its team! IE University is seeking a qualified candidate to join our DACH office in Munich. This position provides an exciting opportunity for ambitious candidates that excel in business development and relationship building in a B2C contex

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact.

Why IE Global Markets team

IE has 25+ international offices across the globe, acting as a local partner for life to candidates, students, alumni, parents, institutions, or companies. Our highly knowledgeable international team members offer personalized advice and help local stakeholders figure out the next steps in their academic, professional, and personal journeys.

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future.

Our mission

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.

Values

• Cultivate the humanistic approach.
• Empower your entrepreneurial spirit
• Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience
• Drive innovation with a proactive mindset
• We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in

DACH Office

Responsibilities

• Your role as a Associate Director Postgraduate Programs- DACH office will involve:
• Build on and foster awareness of IE in the region
• Participate in appropriate recruitment & enrollment activities, including fairs, local or regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.
• Plan, manage & implement business development and commercial activities for the DACH region to promote IE’s Master and Executive Education programs
• Increase the number of applications, thereby developing a healthy and steady pipeline of candidates.
• Develop new sales & marketing channels along with strategic partnerships with companies, institutions, associations to promote IE’s Master and Executive Education Programs
• Benchmark competitors focusing mainly on their commercial activities and program offering
• Coordinate with various IE departments to maximize the institution’s recognition
• Build a network of contacts to promote & strengthen the IE brand in the region
• To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
• Our ideal candidate must have great commercial skills as well as be an advocate of technology usage to manage the candidate experience.

We require

An MBA or a Masters’ degree from IE University or another leading school

At least 5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, business development, and/or sales

Proficiency in English is fundamental. German is a plus.

Experience in an international environment.

An understanding of the DACH context as a region is highly valued

Proven communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit and commercial drive

Must exhibit strong teamwork capability and a positive customer-oriented style

Analytical and numerical skills

Must be strategic, innovative, creative, and embrace new approaches and technology

Solution-oriented and a positive/can-do attitude

Legal authorisation to work in Germany

The position requires frequent travels, mainly within the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

This position is a part of the Global Markets Department, and the successful candidate would report to the Director of the DACH office and Director of Europe and Central Asia. Performance is measured twice annually, and compensation is reflective of individual and team performance.

Why us

Competitive salary based on your skills and background

Hybrid Remote Model

Flexible work environment & hours

Travel across the region and meet our international team

Dynamic, young, and entrepreneurial atmosphere

Access to a wide range of events, conferences, and talks

All the necessary equipment

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at

IE University. At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.