Part-Time Membership Sales & Conversion Specialist

Edge Executive Search Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIT in Pretoria seeks a Sales Consultant (Part-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term) to drive membership growth by converting qualified applications into paid memberships. You will manage follow-ups, maintain the CRM and deliver data-driven reporting to support conversion initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with Marketing, Education, and Finance teams, ensuring compliant documentation, accurate records and timely invoicing while balancing targets with disciplined administration.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• 2–4 years in a target-driven sales or conversion role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience working with a CRM system.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas and dashboards).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong persuasion and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a part-time role.
• Customer-service oriented with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Diploma/degree in Sales/Marketing/Commerce/Business Administration advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Convert inbound applications and enquiries into paid, approved memberships.
• Follow up on unpaid eligible applications and stalled leads to secure conversions.
• Support eligible students and EISA candidates in transitioning to active membership.
• Guide applicants on SAIT designations based on qualifications and experience.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaigns, lead lists and membership conversion initiatives.
• Maintain a structured CRM pipeline with up-to-date status, next action and follow-up date.
• Analyze pipeline performance, conversion rates and applicant drop-off data to identify trends and improvements.
• Monitor performance against sales targets and recommend actions to improve turnaround times.
• Ensure documentation is complete and uploaded per SAIT procedures.
• Verify SAIT, SAQA and SARS requirements before applications are submitted for approval.
• Issue membership invoices and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Maintain an audit trail of applicant communications and activities.
• Prepare commission sheets accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain a membership sales dashboard and weekly/monthly reports for Head of Marketing.
• Maintain data integrity across CRM, membership and finance systems.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email and digital channels.
• Resolve queries at first contact wherever possible.

Skills

Matric

Sales targets

CRM experience

Excel dashboards

Communication

Persuasion

Time management

Customer service

Confidentiality

Independence

Education

Diploma/degree in Sales/Marketing/Commerce/Business Admin

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SAIT in Pretoria seeks a Sales Consultant (Part-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term) to drive membership growth by converting qualified applications into paid memberships. You will manage follow-ups, maintain the CRM and deliver data-driven reporting to support conversion initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with Marketing, Education, and Finance teams, ensuring compliant documentation, accurate records and timely invoicing while balancing targets with disciplined administration.