Student Advisor (Sales)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Tertiary Education Institution is seeking a Student Advisor (Undergraduate) in Gqeberha. The role involves delivering presentations to schools, collecting databases, managing interviews, and processing applications. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma or degree, have a minimum of 2 years in sales, and hold a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle. This position offers a dynamic work environment within the education sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of proven sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at schools to showcase offerings.
• Collect and expand school databases to meet monthly targets.
• Make proactive calls to prospective students to schedule interviews.
• Assist students with completing online applications during interviews.
• Support conversion of applications to registrations.

Skills

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

3-year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or Communication

Job description

Overview

Our client, a national Tertiary Education Institution, is currently looking to employ a Student Advisor (Undergraduate) to their dynamic team based in Gqeberha.

Requirements

• A 3-year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

Presentation & Marketing

• Deliver engaging presentations at schools to showcase the institution’s offerings.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate enquiries.
• Represent the brand at career expos and stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.

Database Collection

Collect and expand school databases to meet monthly targets.

Interview Management

• Make proactive calls to prospective students and schedule interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, confirm proof of payment, and arrange appointments.
• Respond promptly to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct structured interviews with students and parents to build rapport.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual interview targets.

Application Processing

• Assist students with completing online applications during interviews.
• Follow up on unpaid applications to secure payments.
• Run regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Ensure pre-registration fees are paid and applications are accepted.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual application targets.

Registration Conversion

• Support the campus in converting applications to registrations to meet annual targets.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily reports including call reports, interview trackers, and CRM updates.
• Ensure application forms have valid supporting documentation.
• Provide updates and reporting as required by management.