Student Advisor (Undergrad) – Sandton, Gauteng (PE003401)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector seeks a Student Advisor to operate in Sandton, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving student engagement through targeted presentations, managing application processes, and achieving enrollment goals. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in sales to succeed in this high-energy role.

Qualifications

• 3 years sales experience with National Diploma, or 5 years with National Senior Certificate.
• Driver's license and own vehicle essential.
• Friendly, target-driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at schools to showcase institution's benefits.
• Meet targets for collecting school databases and conducting interviews.
• Assist students during the online application processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate

Job description

Student Advisor (Undergrad) – Sandton, Gauteng (PE003401)

Reference: 3119959272

Sector: Sales / Education

Location: Johannesburg

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Qualifications: No formal education required

Package: Negotiable

Description:

Our client based in Sandton, Gauteng, is currently seeking to employ a Student Advisor (Undergrad).

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years of sales experience, or
• Minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years of sales experience.
• Driver's license and own vehicle are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations at schools.
• Friendly, tenacious, target-driven, with excellent organizational skills.
• Good time management skills to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Presentation Targets:

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools to showcase our institution's benefits.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and inquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets based on school priorities.

Database Collection:

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

Interview Targets:

• Proactively call prospective students, schedule interviews, and meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Respond promptly to online and telephonic inquiries.
• Conduct interviews using established scripts, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual weekly, monthly, and annual interview targets.

Application Targets:

• Assist students during online application processes to secure applications on the spot.
• Follow up on unpaid online applications and ensure payments are completed.
• Conduct calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payments.
• Achieve individual weekly, monthly, and annual application targets.

Registration Targets:

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

Administration and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call logs, interview trackers, and CRM data.
• Ensure interview forms and applications have supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required by the Head of Student Recruitment.

Note: If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, your application may be unsuccessful.

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