Sales Executive, Student Recruitment

ORITA SINCLAIR COLLEGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Student Recruitment Specialist to drive student enrolments through effective sales and support strategies. The role involves providing educational advice, engaging with prospective students, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in a relevant field, 2-3 years of experience in sales or marketing, and strong communication skills. The position offers a monthly salary ranging from $3,000 to $4,000, along with performance-linked incentives.

Benefits

Performance-linked commissions

Additional incentives for exceeding targets

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in sales, marketing, or customer service.
• Experience in the education or training sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with Private Education sector and EduTrust requirements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual and departmental monthly sales targets.
• Provide educational advice and counselling to prospective students.
• Build and maintain relationships with students and agents.
• Prepare reports on recruitment activities and market trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital marketing knowledge

Communication skills

Persuasion skills

CRM system knowledge

Education

Diploma in Business, Marketing, or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Purpose

Orita Sinclair is looking to recruit a student recruitment specialist to achieve individual and departmental sales targets through effective student recruitment, outreach, and support. The Sales Executive, Student Recruitment will provide educational advice to prospective students, ensure smooth admissions processes, and contribute to the institution’s market intelligence and brand-building efforts. This role requires a balance of sales execution, student engagement, and proactive participation in marketing activities to drive enrolments and strengthen the school’s reputation.

Orita Sinclair College is a part of the GHY Culture and Media Group, a leading Asian full-spectrum media production group that is listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Sales (Core Focus)

• Achieve individual and departmental monthly sales targets.
• Follow up on sales leads and enquiries promptly.
• Actively generate and pursue own sales opportunities.
• Provide accurate educational advice and counselling to prospective students.
• Maintain an updated and presentable sales kit for assigned programmes.
• Conduct pre-course counselling in line with company guidelines.
• Process student applications and ensure collection of required documents.
• Provide weekly updates on leads and recruitment progress.
• Conduct competitor scans and report on industry, sectoral, and government initiatives.
• Give timely feedback and recommendations on marketing campaigns.

Agent and International Recruitment

• Liaise with external recruitment agents to strengthen international student pipelines.
• Provide agents with updated programme information, marketing materials, and training where needed.
• Monitor agent performance and provide feedback to improve results.
• Ensure agent practices comply with the institution’s standards and regulatory requirements.

Student Outreach & Support

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and current students.
• Participate in local and overseas sales/marketing activities, including seminars, visits, and education fairs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to strengthen strategy and outcomes.

Reporting & Market Intelligence

• Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities and student pipelines.
• Provide insights on competitor activity and evolving market trends.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, Education Management, or related field.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant working experience will be considered favourably.

Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience in sales, marketing, or customer service with a track record of revenue growth.
• Experience in the education or training sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Private Education sector and EduTrust requirements is a strong advantage.
• Applicants should provide 3 references in their CV

Skills and Attributes

• Results-oriented with strong interpersonal and closing skills.
• Able to deliver persuasive educational counselling.
• Good knowledge of digital marketing tools and CRM systems.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team.

Benefits and Incentives

• Basic salary of $3,000 to $4,000 a month
• Performance-linked commissions on successful student enrolments.
• Additional incentives tied to meeting or exceeding sales and international recruitment targets.