Student / Educational Advisor (Senior)

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

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Senior Student/Educational Advisor to inspire and lead sales efforts in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Business or a related field, along with strong sales and presentation skills. Responsibilities include managing relationships, conducting interviews, and achieving recruitment targets. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to impact students' lives and shape the future of education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales environment.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Strong presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the sales team to achieve individual and campus-wide targets.
• Build and manage relationships with prospective students throughout the recruitment funnel.
• Deliver impactful presentations to promote the institution.

Skills

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Education

3 Year Diploma / Bachelor's degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Our client in the Education Industry is currently looking to employ a Senior Student / Educational Advisor (Undergraduate) based in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales environment secures!

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

• 3 Year Diploma / bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field or similar.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales environment.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Strong presentation skills are essential for effectively engaging and inspiring prospective students.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Lead and inspire the sales team to achieve individual and campus-wide targets for appointments, applications, and registrations.
• Build and manage relationships with prospective students throughout the recruitment funnel—from lead generation to final registration.
• Drive application numbers by executing campus-level sales and marketing strategies to attract full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Presentation Target:

• Deliver impactful presentations at targeted schools to promote the institution and its offerings.
• Effectively deliver engaging presentations to prospective students to promote the institution and its programmes.
• Distribute promotional material and engage students to drive interest and enquiries.
• Represent the institution at career expos and relevant events.
• Meet monthly presentation quotas based on targeted schools.

Database Collection:

Collect and grow school databases in line with monthly outreach targets.

Interview Target:

• Conduct outbound calls to schedule interviews with prospective students, meeting daily and weekly quotas.
• Follow up on applications, confirm proof of payment, and secure interview appointments.
• Respond promptly to online and phone enquiries.
• Conduct student and parent interviews using standard scripts, building rapport and trust.
• Consistently meet set targets for weekly, monthly and annual interview volumes.

Application Target:

• Guide students through the online application process during interviews and secure immediate submissions.
• Follow up on incomplete or unpaid applications to ensure finalisation.
• Execute regular call campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Encourage early acceptance and pre-registration fee payments.
• Achieve individual application targets across weekly, monthly and annual cycles.

Registration Target:

Convert applications into confirmed student registrations and meet personal registration goals.

Administration and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate daily records including call reports and interview booking trackers and the CRM system.
• Ensure application forms are fully completed and accompanied by required documents.
• Update all systems and submit reports as per required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17:00

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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