Student Enrolments Advisor / Consultant SA | EdTech | Sales

RS Consult; Durban; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech firm seeks a dynamic Enrolment Advisor in Durban to support prospective students in their application journey. You'll leverage your sales skills to guide learners through innovative Career Accelerator programmes, ensuring exceptional service and a customer-first approach. This remote role offers flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact in students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Access to professional development training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of dedicated sales experience, preferably in the education sector.
• Proven ability to meet targets and KPIs with strong sales results.
• Attention to detail in data entry and CRM records.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective students through the application and enrolment process.
• Drive enrolments and influence customer decisions with sales intuition.
• Utilise CRM tools to manage and optimise the enrolment journey.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

CRM tools (HubSpot)

Job description

Overview

Join an EdTech Community Focused on Student Success. Our client is seeking a dynamic and driven Enrolment Advisor to join their growing enrolment team in a fast-paced EdTech environment. In this role, you'll be instrumental in supporting prospective students through the enrolment journey as they embark on postgraduate studies with prestigious international universities and institutions. Your mission will be to engage, guide, and inspire learners, helping them take the next step in their educational and career development.

Your Mission

To educate, consult, support, and enrol suitable applicants into innovative Career Accelerator programmes. As part of a global student enrolments team, you\u2019ll deliver exceptional levels of service, customer experience, and sales acumen.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

(Responsibilities & Structure of this Role)

• Support prospective students by guiding them through the application and enrolment process
• Drive enrolments by influencing beneficial customer decisions using your sales experience and intuition
• Contact leads via phone, email, and video within a structured contact strategy framework
• Utilise CRM tools (HubSpot) to track, manage, and optimise the student enrolment journey
• Provide a world-class customer experience by delivering professional, friendly, and efficient service
• Collaborate with teams such as direct sales and student support to ensure smooth transitions for new students
• Promote partner brand value propositions and clearly communicate the unique benefits of each Career Accelerator programme
• Continuously improve by actively participating in training, upskilling, and special projects
• Grow student numbers by encouraging referrals from existing and past students

Requirements

What you\u2019ll need to succeed

• Demonstrable sales skills in high-value, consumer services or products (experience in the education sector is a plus). At least 3 years of dedicated sales experience is essential.
• Proven ability to meet targets and KPIs, with a track record of delivering strong sales results
• Exceptional communication skills via phone, video, and written formats
• Attention to detail and a focus on maintaining accurate data entry and CRM records
• Customer-first mindset to ensure all prospective students receive an outstanding experience
• Proactive problem-solver with the resilience and persistence to succeed in a target-driven role

Why you\u2019ll love this opportunity

Our client is committed to creating meaningful, impactful opportunities for independent contractors to thrive as part of their growing team of EdTech professionals. As an Enrolment Advisor, you\u2019ll play a key role in transforming lives by enabling learners to unlock new career opportunities through education.

Here\u2019s what to expect:

• Purpose-driven work: Your role directly supports learners' educational journeys, empowering them to achieve their career goals
• Collaborative environment: Join a supportive community of professionals focused on growth, development, and student success
• Flexibility: Work remotely and enjoy the autonomy to structure your work day to achieve success
• Professional development: Gain access to training, resources, and opportunities to expand your sales and enrolment expertise