Sales Consultant | Tertiary Education | Gqeberha

Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Sales Consultant for their campus in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will be professional, dedicated, and hungry for new business, with fluency in Afrikaans being essential. You will be responsible for building relationships with schools, conducting presentations, and driving sales through effective customer engagement. The position offers a salary of R15,000 plus commission, fuel card, cell phone, and laptop.

Benefits

Commission

Fuel Card

Cell Phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Driver's license required.
• Experience in academic advising or related careers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key stakeholders at schools.
• Schedule and deliver presentations to Grade 11 & 12 learners.
• Create opportunities for initial contact with learners from Grade 8 to 10.
• Establish relationships with funding and student loan organizations.
• Address customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Manage data collection against targets.
• Generate 60-80% of school learners in the allocated region.
• Collaborate with campus teams to maximize attendance at enrollment events.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Customer relationship management

Sales target achievement

Education

Sales and/or Marketing beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is a well-established national Private Tertiary Education institution offering quality and attractive courses to professionals and school leavers alike.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, dedicated, committed, professional, and hungry for new business and achieving their set sales targets. We are seeking an experienced Sales Consultant for their campus in Gqeberha. Fluency in Afrikaans is essential.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Build relationships with key stakeholders at schools, including teachers, principals, parents, and prospective students.
• Schedule and deliver presentations to Grade 11 & 12 learners.
• Create opportunities for initial contact with learners from Grade 8 to 10.
• Establish relationships with funding and student loan organizations.
• Address customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Book school appointments with top feeder schools and present to Grade 11 & 12 learners; extend to earlier grades if required.
• Manage data collection against targets.
• Generate at least 60-80% of school learners in the allocated region.
• Ensure quick delivery of information cards post-presentation.
• Create events and opportunities to maximize lead conversion.
• Develop a customer service program to ensure customer retention and minimize cancellations.
• Collaborate with campus teams, student advisors, and facilitators to maximize attendance at enrollment events.
• Drive brand loyalty and execute marketing plans.
• Schedule appointments with schools, teachers, prospects, and parents.
• Coordinate with student advisors for consultations and events.
• Assist in recruiting students for the upcoming academic year.
• Mine and contact the career database.
• Plan and schedule marketing campaigns, trade shows, conferences, and industry meetings.
• Recommend innovative marketing approaches for revenue growth.
• Provide sales support and guidance for product positioning.

Requirements:

• Driver's license.
• Fluent in Afrikaans.

Education:

• Sales and/or Marketing beneficial.

Experience:

• Experience in academic advising or related careers in post-secondary education is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

R15,000 + Commission, Fuel Card, Cell Phone, and Laptop.