Solution Advisor

Advantage Learning Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave days during December shutdown

Device rental allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a part-time Solution Advisor for a 6-month contract. This dual-role position includes generating enterprise-level opportunities and providing support for the Sales Manager. Candidates should have over 5 years' experience in business development and strong negotiation skills, preferably in corporate or government sectors. Join a dynamic team that impacts education and benefits from professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development or a similar role.
• Proven track record of closing large-scale deals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure strategic partnerships with corporate clients.
• Support the Sales Manager with team management and communication.
• Facilitate the creation of tailored solutions for clients.

Skills

Business development expertise

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation

Teamwork

Tools

Slack

Asana

Google Workspace

Zoho CRM

Canva

Zoho CRM

Canva

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 02/04/2026

This Solution Advisor role is a 6-month contract position, structured as part-time (20 working hours per week, Monday to Friday). It has a dual purpose: firstly, to actively prospect and secure enterprise-level opportunities, driving innovative and high-value deals; and secondly, to support the Sales Manager in coordinating and strengthening the performance of the sales team.

This role also serves as an opportunity to assess the candidate’s potential for progression into a future Sales Management position. As such, the position combines two core functions:

• Enterprise Solution Advisor (ESA)
• Sales Manager Support Assistant (SMS)

The Enterprise Solution Advisor (ESA) will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing strategic partnerships and deals with corporate clients and government entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the corporate and public sectors. The ESA will work closely with internal teams to create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients and drive growth for the organisation.

The Sales Manager Support Assistant (SMS) is a vital role designed to provide comprehensive support to the Sales Manager. This position involves assisting in the management of the sales team, facilitating communication, organising schedules, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the sales department. The role also serves as an opportunity to evaluate the candidate’s potential for future sales management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role, preferably within the corporate or government sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully closing large-scale deals and partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the corporate and government procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite.
• Enjoy up to 3 bonus leave days when taking leave during our December shutdown period.
• Prefer to work on your own device? We offer a device rental allowance.
• Work with top-tier tools including Slack, Asana, Google Workspace, Zoho CRM, Canva, and more.
• Be part of a young, dynamic, and high-performance team.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts education through Advantage Learn and the Advantage Learn Foundation.
• Access purposeful professional development aligned to your growth.