Student Advisor (Undergraduate)

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic national institution seeks a Student Advisor based in Cape Town to join their sales team. This role focuses on engaging presentations, sales targets, and student interactions, requiring strong sales experience and excellent communication skills. Candidates should possess a national diploma or equivalent and have a friendly, target-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years sales experience if no diploma.
• Driver's license and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at schools.
• Meet sales and interview targets.
• Manage databases and student outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a national institution, is seeking to appoint a dynamic Student Advisor (Under-graduate) to their Cape Town 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.

Requirements:

• Preferred: National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years of sales experience.
• Alternative: Minimum of a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years of sales experience..
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Driver's license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities:

Presentation Target

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of the institution.
• Ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and inquiries.
• Represent the 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 the 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 inquiries.
• 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 ensure 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 into registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.

Administration and Reporting

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

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