Our client, a prominent brand in the tertiary education sector, is currently looking to employ an experienced Sales / Key Accounts candidate as a  Student Advisor at their Durban North campus.

3 years sales experience secures.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: NQF Level 7 (e.g. Bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• 3 years sales experience.
• Own car and driver's license required.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

Presentation Target

• Deliver engaging presentations at selected schools to promote the institution.
• Present confidently to potential students to drive interest.
• Distribute marketing materials and engage with students to generate leads.
• Represent the brand at career expos and stakeholder events.
• Meet monthly school presentation targets.

Database Collection

• Collect school databases and meet monthly targets to expand outreach.

Interview Target

• Call prospective students and schedule interviews to meet daily/weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, confirm proof of payment and set appointments.
• Respond promptly to online and phone enquiries.
• Conduct structured interviews while building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual interview targets (weekly, monthly, annually).

Application Target

• Assist students with completing online applications during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up on unpaid applications and ensure payment completion.
• Run calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration payments.
• Meet weekly, monthly and annual application targets.

Registration Target

• Convert applications into registrations to meet the campus's annual target.

Administration and Reporting

• Keep accurate daily records, including call logs, interview trackers, and CRM updates.
• Ensure interview forms are complete and all supporting documents are valid.
• Maintain updated systems and submit reports as required by the Head of Student Recruitment.

Competencies Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• The ability to deliver a compelling presentation at schools is crucial.
• Friendly, driven and target-focused with strong organisational skills.
• Able to manage time effectively and perform under pressure.

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