Student Advisor – Port Elizabeth

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national institution is seeking a dynamic Student Advisor based in Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on delivering presentations to increase student enrolments while meeting sales targets. Candidates must have relevant sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to engage students and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong sales experience required, preferably in service industry.
• Driver's license and own vehicle essential.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools.
• Generate student interest and enquiries.
• Maintain daily reports and manage student applications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Time management

Sales experience

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Our client, a national institution, is seeking to appoint a dynamic Student Advisor (Under-graduate) to their Port Elizabeth based sales team.

Please note:

1. Strong sales experience (preferably in a service industry) is a pre-requisite.

2. The ability to meet and exceed sales targets is non-negotiable. Proof of sales results / sales success will be required should candidates be selected for interviews.

3. Equity appointment - equity candidates invited to apply for this role.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred) or, Alternatively, minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.
• Driver's license and own vehicle essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

Presentation Target:

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• The ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent company brand at career expos and other stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.

Database Collection:

• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand company reach.

Interview Target:

• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Provide prompt responses to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct interviews following an established script, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual interviews.

Application Target:

• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensuring payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual applications.

Registration Target:

• Support the campus by converting applications to registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.

Administration and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call reports and interview booking trackers and the CRM system.
• Ensure interview forms are completed correctly, and applications have valid supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

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