Category Specialist – Schools (Education Sector Sales Consultant)

Midvaal Recruitment; Vanderbijlpark; Presencial; ZAR 201.000 - 246.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Commission

Petrol Card for Business Use

Descripción de la vacante

Midvaal Recruitment is seeking a driven Category Specialist – Schools to join a dynamic sales team servicing the education sector within the Vaal Triangle and surrounding areas. This role focuses on building long-term relationships with school principals, bursars, procurement officers and administrators while promoting a broad range of products and services.

The position combines account management, new business development, and consultative selling to ensure schools receive tailored solutions

Formación

• Afrikaans speaking is essential.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport are essential.
• Minimum 5 years' sales experience.
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous.
• A relevant Sales, Marketing, or Business qualification is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/Sales Management systems.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a target-driven environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of school clients.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within schools throughout the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with principals, procurement staff, and school administrators.
• Promote and sell a wide range of products and solutions to educational institutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales and gross profit targets.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with seasonal and annual business objectives.
• Monitor market trends, education sector developments, and competitor activities.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales pipelines, and activity reports.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and market coverage.

Conocimientos

Afrikaans

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

CRM/Sales Management systems

Educación

Sales/Marketing/Business qualification

Herramientas

CRM/Sales Management systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Category Specialist – Schools (Education Sector Sales Consultant)

Reference Number: MID741

Location: Vaal Triangle

Salary: CTC R18 000 – R22 000 per month (depending on qualifications and experience)

Additional Benefits: Commission + Petrol Card for Business Use

Midvaal Recruitment is seeking a driven and professional Category Specialist – Schools to join a dynamic sales team servicing the education sector within the Vaal Triangle and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven sales professional with a passion for building long-term client relationships and growing business within schools.

About the Role

A Category Specialist – Schools is a sales and business development professional who specializes in the education sector. Rather than selling a single product, this individual acts as a trusted consultant to schools, identifying their operational and procurement needs and providing tailored solutions.

The successful candidate will focus on building strong relationships with school principals, bursars, procurement officers, and administrative staff while promoting a comprehensive range of products and services. The role combines account management, new business development, and consultative selling to ensure schools receive solutions that best meet their requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Afrikaans speaking (essential)
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport (essential)
• Minimum 5 years' sales experience
• Experience within the education sector will be advantageous
• Relevant Sales, Marketing, or Business qualification will be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/Sales Management systems
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a target-driven environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of school clients.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within schools throughout the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with principals, procurement staff, and school administrators.
• Promote and sell a wide range of products and solutions to educational institutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales and gross profit targets.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with seasonal and annual business objectives.
• Monitor market trends, education sector developments, and competitor activities.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales pipelines, and activity reports.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and market coverage.

Knowledge & Experience

Successful candidates will have a sound understanding of:

• School procurement and purchasing processes
• Education sector budgeting cycles and decision-making structures
• Account management and customer retention strategies
• Business development and consultative sales techniques
• Building long-term partnerships within educational institutions