Candidate Sales Executive - Cape Town

Zen Educate Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic tech startup revolutionizing education! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with candidates seeking work in UK schools while contributing to a mission-driven team. With a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a focus on personal growth, you'll be part of a thriving environment that values diversity and inclusion. As the company expands in the UK and US, your contributions will directly impact the education sector, making a meaningful difference in the lives of teachers and students alike.

Benefits

25 days of holiday aligned with UK term dates

UK bank holidays

Close-knit team environment

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with a growth mindset.
• Passion for education and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Engage candidates on the Zen Educate platform for quick placements.
• Follow up on leads to drive candidate urgency and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Phone Sales

Recruitment

Communication Skills

Outbound Pipeline Development

Team Collaboration

Education

2+ years of experience in phone sales or recruitment

Experience in the UK education sector (optional)

Job description

Working hours are expected to be: 9AM - 6PM UK time.

11AM - 8PM SA time in Winter, 10AM - 7PM SA time in Summer.

Shorter days during some of August.

Salary: Base: 20,000 - 30,000 Rand per month, based on experience and performance.

Various sales incentives run throughout the year, allowing you to earn up to an additional 50,000 Rand annually.

About Zen Educate: Zen is revolutionising education.

Schools spend over £2bn a year on agency staff, with a significant portion going directly to recruitment agencies.

That's why we've built an alternative.

Our online platform provides schools instant access to hundreds of profiles of fully vetted teachers and support staff.

Since launching in [year], we've saved schools over £10m, money that is reinvested into school budgets and teachers' pay.

The opportunity: Join a rapidly growing tech startup.

We are committed to your professional development and will support your personal and career growth.

We seek enthusiastic, mission-driven individuals who align with our values and are passionate about our mission.

Recently, we raised $37 million in Series B funding, the largest in European EdTech this year.

This is an exciting chance to make a difference and be part of a high-growth startup expanding in the UK and US markets!

Who we are looking for:

• Someone passionate and motivated, who enjoys working in a close-knit team
• A proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Confident in developing outbound pipelines and handling objections
• A growth mindset, dedicated to developing professional skills
• Passion for companies with a positive social impact and the education sector
• Strong bias to action
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with Headteachers and school leaders
• Care and empathy for the education sector and its challenges

What you'll be doing:

• Calling candidates (teachers, teaching assistants, and others) to engage with them on the Zen Educate platform and help them find work in UK schools quickly
• Following up on inbound and outbound leads, driving urgency to find work through Zen Educate, and ensuring all documentation is compliant
• Monitoring job boards to attract high-quality candidates before traditional recruitment agencies do
• Interacting with candidates in a friendly, helpful manner to maintain positive relationships and provide a great candidate experience
• Increasing the number of talented candidates on our platform and matching their skills to school requirements
• Collaborating with sales and technology teams to improve efficiency and value delivery

Experience & Qualifications Required:

• At least 2 years of phone sales or recruitment experience
• Experience in or with the UK education sector is helpful but not essential

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of holiday aligned with UK term dates, plus UK bank holidays
• A fun, close-knit team solving meaningful problems

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, respecting and valuing everyone's unique traits, experiences, and perspectives.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or beliefs.

We value diversity, believing it fosters a fairer, more compassionate environment for all.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the community we serve.

We aim to build a team that mirrors our community's diversity and promotes an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued.

Our team includes individuals from various backgrounds, including former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, and social media experts.