Associate Director Postgraduate Programas DACH

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  

1. Cultivate the humanistic approach.  
2. Empower your entrepreneurial spirit 
3. Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience 
4. Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

• 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

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