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University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in South Africa is looking for a passionate Student Advisor to join their team. This role involves fostering relationships with prospective students and partners, driving recruitment activities, and providing guidance through the application process. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification, strong sales experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sales experience with a strong ability to close deals.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license essential.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with prospective students and parents.
• Drive student acquisition by nurturing leads.
• Guide applicants through the application and registration process.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Three-year Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or PR

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Durban. Are you a passionate, driven sales professional with a flair for communication and interacting with others? An established academic institution in the Higher Education sector is seeking a Student Advisor to join their dynamic team! If you hold a relevant qualification and have a proven track record in sales, this could be your opportunity to grow your career while helping future students take the first step in their academic journey.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students and parents throughout the recruitment process
2. Drive student acquisition by identifying and nurturing leads
3. Foster productive partnerships with teachers, principals, and other key stakeholders
4. Guide applicants through every stage of the application and registration process
5. Capture and maintain accurate records of leads, appointments, applications, and registrations
6. Prepare and report on individual sales activities, sales figures, and statistics
7. Follow up on application and registration payments
8. Perform various administrative duties including file creation, data entry, and CRM updates

Requirements:

• A three-year Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, PR, or related field (applicants with other qualifications must have relevant experience)
• At least 2 years of proven sales experience, with a strong ability to close deals
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license essential
• Experience managing the full sales cycle
• Proficient in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Strong customer service orientation
• Target-driven and thrives under pressure
• Excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and organized
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Willingness to travel as required

Apply: [e-mail]