Performance Management Consultant - Glasgow, United Kingdom - FirstPoint International LTD

Description

FirstPoint USA are an international sports agency that creates scholarship opportunities to universities in the United States for talented sportsmen and women.

As the global leader in sports scouting and recruitment, FirstPoint work with over 2,500 US universities to increase their domestic and international reach, whilst identifying suitable sporting and academic talent on their behalf.

As we continue to expand our business, we have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Talent Management team with the role of Talent Management Consultant - Promotions.

Based at our head office in Glasgow, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and securing scholarship deals for FirstPoint USA athletes to US colleges across a variety of sports.

You will be the intermediary between the athlete, their family, and US college coaches/recruitment staff, while developing relationships with coaches across FirstPoint USA's network in supporting their recruitment needs.

Secure suitable academic and sporting scholarship deals for clients that are aligned to their academic, athletic, and financial needs.

Manage all aspects within the second phase of the 'scholarship journey' on behalf of client and their family.
Develop a strong, sustainable network of contacts within the US college system.
Maintain excellent communications with our US college coach network and stay tuned into their recruitment needs.
Liaise effectively with other departments within the business regarding updates and client advancement through the FirstPoint USA program.
Strive to reach and exceed set targets whilst maintaining quality.
Weekly and monthly reporting on KPIs and other performance metrics, highlighting successes, opportunities and challenges.
Knowledge and experience of US collegiate sport and the sports scholarship process.
Well-developed IT skills, covering Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
As well as a competitive salary, investment in your personal development, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits:
~41 days holiday (including bank holidays)
~ Plus, everyone gets their birthday off
~ Pension Scheme