Service Account Manager - Rio de Janeiro

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. · ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It ...

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ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform.

ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization.

It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth.

Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture.

As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it's important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Opportunity:

As a Service Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 20-30 Platinum (Tier 4) Recruitment Partners (RPs), providing them with end-to-end service and support.

As a single point of contact for your accounts' customer service needs, your goal is to provide timely and impactful resolutions of escalated issues while fostering a positive business relationship.

You will do this through proactive account and application level analysis, and by educating your accounts on how best to leverage ApplyBoard products and services.

You will also use your close relationship with key accounts to serve as a voice for our customers, providing regular feedback and contributing to strategic discussions that impact our business.

What you will be doing everyday:
Customer Relationship Management

Be a single point of contact with the assigned RPs, providing dedicated, real-time support through their preferred channel(s) (i.e., email, WhatsApp, phone, live chat, etc.).

Help to grow your accounts' business with ApplyBoard by establishing a trusted relationship.
Work closely with your accounts and foster regular engagement via weekly/bi-weekly calls, reports, and updates.
Conduct monthly governance meetings with RPs to review performance and address concerns.

Proactive Support and Engagement

Provide your RPs with proactive, outbound service by actively monitoring their applications in-funnel and taking part in customer engagement and follow-up campaigns.

Prioritize incoming support requests from your accounts in order to meet SLA.

Maintain your customer portfolio with relevant events, challenges, and preferences so that account health and status are discernible "at a glance".

Product Knowledge:
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's products and services to provide accurate information and support.
Stay updated with new product releases, features, and company policies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all customer interactions.
Maintain confidentiality of customer information and adhere to data protection regulations.


Team Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with team to ensure timely execution of all tasks.
Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects ensuring they meet established standards and deadlines
Continuously update partners on any updates to SOPs and requirements.
Assist management in identifying bottlenecks and gaps in cross-team processes and policies. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance interdepartmental efficiency and collaboration.


Training & Development:
Represent the ApplyBoard brand to promote our platform and services to RPs. Train and guide RPs to improve the quality and volume of international applicants.

Aid, advise, or lead on projects as assigned by your leader to improve CX processes, tools, or training to improve customer outcomes.

Occasionally assist with training new team members and ensuring training materials are updated
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new processes, systems and best practices in education credentials.
Participate and complete all training programs ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

What you bring to the table:
1-3 years of customer service experience
2+ years experience with ApplyBoard, preferably within the Customer Experience (CX) team
High School Diploma or Equivalent

An associate's or Bachelor's degree is an asset

Experience training and/or developing training/process documentation resources
Strong understanding of ApplyBoard platform and application processes/policies
Proficiency in proofreading/editing text to ensure spelling and grammatical correctness
Flexible to "Work from Office" per team policies
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate internal and external stakeholder needs
Strong analytical abilities, detail-oriented and high level of accuracy
Working knowledge of Google spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and Gmail
Adept researching and problem-solving capabilities
Someone who thrives in a collaborative, teamwork environment
Aptitude for prioritizing tasks with an attention to detail to ensure information accuracy
Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment to meet multiple deadlines and adapt to new policies and procedures
An ability to work cross-functionally to ensure application processing consistency and efficiency
Exceptional problem-solving skills under ambiguous circumstances to ensure we provide the best outcome for our students while maintaining integrity with our partner relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education.

With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.

ApplyBoard's global team assists students and our 1,500+ partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights.

As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard keeps international students at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World.

While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and/or assessing responses.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.