Student Advisor

Richfield; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private higher education institution is seeking a dynamic Sales Student Advisor in Durban, South Africa. This role involves engaging potential students to promote educational programs, conducting needs assessments, and guiding them through the application process. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree, excellent communication skills, and experience in sales or customer service. This position offers a basic salary plus a commission structure and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Basic Salary plus Commission structure

Performance-Based Fixed-Term Contract

Comprehensive On-the-Job training

Mentoring program for professional growth

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or higher education recruitment is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential students via multiple channels to promote educational programs.
• Conduct needs assessments and provide comprehensive information about courses.
• Assist with financial aid options and guide students through the application processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Sales experience

Customer service

Education

Diploma or degree required

Job description

Overview

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology is a leading private higher education institution committed to providing quality education and fostering student success. We are seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented Sales Student Advisor to join our team and play a crucial role in guiding prospective students towards their educational goals.

As a Sales Student Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for potential students, responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with prospects. Your primary focus will be on increasing student intake through proactive and reactive communication across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential students via phone, email, and in-person to promote our educational programs
• Conduct needs assessments to match students with appropriate programs
• Provide comprehensive information about courses, admission requirements, and tuition fees
• Guide prospective students through the application and enrolment processes
• Assist with financial aid options and application procedures
• Conduct outreach campaigns and follow up on leads from marketing initiatives
• Achieve individual and team sales targets
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data analysis for improving recruitment strategies
• Participate in school marketing events and lead generation activities

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or degree required
• Valid driver's license
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or higher education recruitment is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong multitasking abilities and capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Goal-oriented with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Proficiency in data entry and basic report generation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as required

What We Offer

• Basic Salary plus Commission structure
• Performance-Based Fixed-Term Contract with potential for long-term employment
• Comprehensive On-the-Job training to set you up for success
• Mentoring program to support your professional growth
• Opportunities for advancement within the education sector
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and career paths