Admissions Consultant

HyperionDev; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Enroll in Coding Bootcamps

Job summary

HyperionDev is looking for a passionate Sales Consultant in Cape Town to guide potential students through their educational journey. In this role, you will advise qualified leads on course choices and manage the application process. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a background in the tech industry. This position offers hybrid work options and the chance to enroll in Coding Bootcamps to further develop your tech skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years exposure to the tech industry in South Africa.
• 2+ years of professional, full-time sales experience in a closing sales role.
• 2+ years’ track record of meeting revenue targets and performance quotas.

Responsibilities

• Engage with leads to advise on course choice and enrollment.
• Manage the student application process, including interviews.
• Proactively manage a high volume of prospective students.

Skills

Sales experience in a closing role

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Knowledge of programming languages

Education

Related Marketing, Commerce or Tech Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will consult with people seeking a career change about technical education, employment options, and career progression. As a trusted expert, you will understand potential customers' education needs and career goals and match these future goals with the bootcamp programs we offer through Hyperion Dev and University Partners worldwide. These programs are designed to help those in non-tech careers switch to full-time coding jobs. You will manage the customer relationship from lead assignment to enrollment.

As an experienced consultant, you will be in a position of responsibility within the team, with substantial growth opportunities. You should be motivated with the knowledge that our courses and education methodology improve people's lives. You must be ambitious and want to make the most of the tremendous opportunities you'll have being a core part of a small but fast-growing team.

As a sales consultant at HyperionDev, you must have a passion and excellent understanding of emerging technologies and real‑world programming use cases, a proven track record of 3+ years of professional, solution‑based consultation experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

Please note that this role contains shift hour requirements when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage with a range of qualified leads to advise them on course choice and enrollment.
• Manage the student application process, including scheduling and conducting interviews, providing guidance to prospective students on our courses, communicating the value of our experience, and keeping applicants engaged and informed throughout the process.
• Proactively manage and respond to a high volume of prospective students (100+ per day) through phone, sms, video calls, email, and chat.
• Work towards KPIs and exceed admissions targets set by the Vice President of Revenue.
• Continuously learn and master the course offerings through training and independent research to provide a valuable enrollment experience for students
• Host and lead information sessions and sales events both virtually and in person to convert prospective students.
• Support in the training and development of junior admissions staff members, as and when needed
• Ensure all administration relating to admissions is completed effectively, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities for new business within the market
• Deadline orientated and can work under pressure while managing time well.
• Ability to cope with change in a fast‑paced working environment

Minimum

• 1+ years exposure to the tech industry in South Africa
• 2+ years of professional, full‑time sales experience in a closing sales role
• 1+ years of experience working through complex sales cycles with multiple touch points and decision makers
• 2+ years’ track record of meeting revenue targets and performance quotas
• 2+ years of experience managing an accurate pipeline and reporting from a CRM
• Ability to record productivity, report from and maintain sales CRM systems, spreadsheets, and collate market data
• Fast learner, meticulous attention to detail with near perfect verbal and written communication skills
• A problem‑solving and positive attitude with an interest in the future of education and online learning

Preferred

• Prior experience in an education or e‑learning space
• Understanding or knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python
• Related Marketing, Commerce or Tech Bachelors or Honours Degree
• 1+ years of experience in digital marketing and lead generation
• 1+ years of experience in a team leadership or senior role

Hybrid work: We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus.

Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part‑time in our Coding Bootcamps.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.

Life‑changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.