Job Title: Advanced Specialist, Client Relation
Description: The role is often referred as Client Relations Manager externally. As an Advanced Specialist, Client Relation, you will play a key role in driving growth for Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) by building strong partnerships across the international education ecosystem
This role is focused on Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore market, expanding awareness, adoption, and test bookings through collaboration with universities, high schools, language schools, and education and migration partners.
You’ll wake up excited to connect learners with life‑changing opportunities through English language assessment. In your first six months, your impact will be most visible through the execution of a clear country growth plan, strengthened stakeholder partnerships, and measurable progress against key sales and growth metrics. What sets this role apart is the opportunity to combine strategic ownership with hands‑on market engagement in a purpose‑driven, global organisation.
The Role
This role exists to support and execute the country growth strategy for PTE Academic, working closely with Business Development, Marketing, Recognition, and Product teams across Asia. You will represent Pearson in the local market, position PTE as a trusted high‑stakes English test, and help shape Pearson’s presence within international education and migration pathways.
What You’ll Own
Success in this role is defined by outcomes and ownership:
- Market growth execution: Own and deliver a country‑level tactical plan aligned to regional strategy, driving test bookings and achievement of sales targets and KPIs.
- Strategic partnerships: Develop, manage, and grow partnerships with education and migration agents, universities, high schools, and language and test‑prep providers.
- Market influence & brand presence: Proactively position PTE Academic through presentations, events, and industry engagement, increasing brand awareness and product understanding.
You’ll also act as a source of local market intelligence—sharing insights, trends, and ideas to help inform business, capacity, and product strategies.
About You
You bring strong experience in international education or English language learning, along with a collaborative and impact‑driven mindset.
- You bring 5+ years’ experience in international education, student recruitment, TEFL, or a related field, with proven success working with education or migration stakeholders.
- You think strategically and execute with confidence, translating plans into measurable business growth.
- You build credibility quickly, influence through strong relationships, and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Whether working independently or cross‑functionally, you thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.
- You are highly organised, commercially minded, and customer‑focused.
What You’ll Get
This is an opportunity to grow your career with a global learning company focused on impact.
- The chance to directly influence growth in a key market and see the real‑world impact of your work.
- Collaboration with regional and global teams across Marketing, Product, and Recognition.
- Continuous learning and development within Pearson’s English Language Learning portfolio.
- Flexible and hybrid working practices, where applicable.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in international education, student recruitment, TEFL, or related field
- Proven success working with education or migration stakeholders (universities, agents, schools)
- Experience developing and executing country-level growth or sales plans and meeting sales targets/KPIs
- Strong relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for events and industry engagement
- Highly organised, commercially minded, and customer-focused
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Recognition and Business Development teams
What We Do
We are the world’s learning company with more than 22,500 employees operating in 70 countries. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
