Our Client wishes to appoint a Business Development Consultant who will be responsible for prospecting new business, network & build relationships with new students and corporate clients

Remuneration would be R 20 000 to R 23 000 a month and include a commission structure

Requirements:

3-5 years sales experience
3 years customer service experience
3 years telesales experience
Education minimum of a degree (NQF 7)
Driver’s license and own reliable transport, must be willing to travel
Ability to network, build relationships within the corporate and education sectors
Maintain relationships with current clients
A passionate, self-motivated enterprising person who is target-driven
Excellent telephone manner
Flexible as per the requirements of the job (weekends, evenings)
Ability to work independently and meet daily targets
Ability to work under pressure according to KPIs

Responsibilities:

Responsible for prospecting new business, network & build relationships with new students and corporate clients
Responsible for selling all the institutions higher education programmes
Assisting students with course information and general queries
Generating new leads from corporate presentations, turning them into opportunities and converting into sales
Grow market share
Maintain and update CRM database
Create and adhere to sales processes and procedures, designed to increase conversion rates and student registration experience
The ability to close sales opportunities
Demonstrates advanced product knowledge
Contacting potential customers via telephone and email. Adheres to follow up processes and procedures
Meets with clients, both in and out of the office
Working towards KPI’s and achieving targets
Identifying opportunities for new business within the market
Paying attention to competitors and their activities within the industry
Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers
Ensuring that all administration is up to date and is in line with compliance
Brand Ambassador for the institution – grow brand awareness and build relationships

Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of a variety of industries and qualifications

Experience in CRM
MS Office literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook essential)
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Persuasiveness and negotiation skills
Listening skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills
Networking skills
High level of integrity
Team player
Self-motivation and confidence

*Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful