🔥 Featured job: UWI-ROYTEC is hiring a Manager - Marketing & New Business Development
Full-time, on-site
Job Details
Date posted: January 13, 2026
Application deadline: January 20, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: Port of Spain
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: TT$20,000 per month
Applications closed
Quick take: UWI-ROYTEC seeks a strategic marketing leader to drive revenue growth, brand positioning, and market expansion across our academic programmes and corporate training offerings.
The big picture: This role sits at the intersection of marketing strategy, business development, and brand management. You’ll design and execute campaigns that increase enrolment, diversify revenue streams, and position UWI-ROYTEC as a leading tertiary education provider whilst overseeing our Corporate Training & Partnerships unit.
Why it matters: As Manager - Marketing & New Business Development, you’ll directly impact UWI-ROYTEC’s financial sustainability and market presence. From developing strategic marketing plans and managing multi-channel campaigns to building corporate partnerships and expanding our non-GATE revenue, you’ll help ensure every programme reaches its target audience and achieves its enrolment goals.
Go deeper: This role requires an experienced marketing leader, strategic thinker, and team manager who can:
Lead strategic marketing operations
Manage marketing and communication strategies aimed at generating increased revenue and market share
Prepare annual strategic marketing and business continuity plans
Set and achieve annual and quarterly income targets in agreement with the Executive Director
Conduct regular market research and environmental scanning to evaluate client needs, competitor activities, socio-economic trends, and best practices in higher education
Conduct product and market analysis on each programme and inform the Executive Director on opportunities, risks, and market outlook
Establish communications and position the institution/brand in key markets that support local and regional reach
Drive business development and partnerships
Utilise current and develop new individual and corporate client bases to market UWI-ROYTEC’s courses, programmes, and services
Oversee the operations of the Corporate Training & Partnerships Unit, ensuring effective programme design, delivery, client relationship management, and revenue growth
Consistently contact, communicate, and meet with existing and potential clients to determine and satisfy their needs
Promote the suite of programmes offered in collaboration with transnational partners
Design and implement appropriate interventions and/or referral to managerial colleagues for action
Execute integrated marketing campaigns
Develop all academic and corporate training campaigns with the goal of generating awareness, engagement, leads, applications, and registrations
Design and implement creative marketing strategies for all UWI-ROYTEC courses, programmes, events, and promotional activities including digital technology
Create marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, social media content, email marketing campaigns, and other promotional materials
Collaborate with academic departments to understand their programme offerings and create materials that effectively communicate their unique value propositions
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training courses and marketing strategies
Manage communications and brand positioning
Draft speeches, official messages, and strategic communications for internal and external audiences on behalf of the Office of the Executive Director
Ensure all communications reflect the organisation’s brand voice, mission, vision, and the ED’s communication style
Track and analyse key performance metrics, including conversion rates, lead generation, and student enrolment
Make data-driven decisions for future initiatives based on performance analysis
Lead team and manage operations
Manage a team of marketing and sales professionals (Marketing Officers, Marketing Coordinator, Manager — Corporate Training & Partnerships)
Provide guidance and support to ensure team success in achieving established goals and objectives
Participate in the hiring of and training new staff
Prepare annual departmental budgets and regular programme budgets
Monitor programme-related revenue and expenditure on a regular basis and account for variances
Provide the Executive Director with monthly and ad hoc reports on departmental activities
Serve as a facilitator on external and internal employee training programmes as required
Collaborate across the institution
Collaborate and engage with the UWI-ROYTEC management team to obtain data and information
Provide guidance and support for effective promotion and marketing of the institution’s programmes and services
Work with various departments to develop and execute marketing plans that align with the institution’s overall goals and objectives
Key relationships: You'll work closely with a diverse network of stakeholders including:
Management and Executive Director
Employees and lecturers
Prospective and current students
Current and prospective corporate clients
Training and marketing consultants
Feeder schools and institutions
Alumni
Industry partners
Government agencies
NGOs
Success metrics: In this role, you'll be accountable for:
Improved new student enrolment per semester
Increased non-GATE revenue stream
Increased external impact
Quality customer service
Greater awareness and recognition of the organisation brand
Corporate Training & Partnerships unit meets quality, revenue, and client satisfaction targets
Who you are:
An experienced marketing leader with deep understanding of the education sector
Strategic thinker comfortable with business development and revenue generation
Data-driven decision-maker who tracks and analyses key performance metrics
Strong leader who can manage, motivate, and develop a team
Creative problem-solver who can design innovative marketing interventions
Excellent communicator skilled in both written and oral presentation
Collaborative professional who can work across departments and with external stakeholders
Results-oriented with proven success in increasing enrolment and revenue
Digitally savvy with expertise in contemporary marketing channels and tools
The bottom line: We're looking for someone with:
Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline
7+ years’ experience in marketing, business development, sales, or related fields
3+ years in a managerial role, preferably in the education sector
Demonstrated success in developing and executing marketing and sales strategies that increase revenue and/or student enrolment
Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising
Experience tracking and analysing key performance metrics
Experience managing a team of marketing and sales professionals, including setting goals and objectives, providing feedback, and fostering a positive work environment
Essential knowledge and skills:
Marketing principles, strategic marketing, and contemporary marketing
PR and corporate communications
Event management
Financial management and project management
Knowledge of the education industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities
Digital marketing and IT systems (including computer programmes, software, databases, hardware)
Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in CRM software, marketing automation, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, HubSpot, and Marketo
Planning, organising, and coordinating abilities
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Teamwork/collaboration and supervisory skills
Networking and HR skills
Social media management skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects
General responsibilities:
Adhere to all UWI-ROYTEC policies, systems, and procedures and all legislative instructions
Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the OSH Act of Trinidad and Tobago and relevant regulatory policies and procedures
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
Comply with no-smoking policy (smoking prohibited throughout the organisation except in specially designated areas)
What we offer:
Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (including health insurance)
Salary range: TT$20,000 per month
Leadership opportunity in respected educational institution
Professional development and growth opportunities
Collaborative environment with dedicated professionals
Opportunity to lead marketing strategy at a prestigious educational institution
How to apply
Email your application to jobs@shortlisthr.co by Jan. 20, 2026.