Education Sector Category Specialist – Schools (Sales & Growth)

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

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