eThekwini: Student Advisor posted by NewBridge Graduate Institute

NewBridge Graduate Institute is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution. A provider of distinctive qualifications with a 25-year history of academic excellence, the institute offers a unique educational model focused on collaborative learning, industry relevant qualifications, and personal development to prepare students for a successful and meaningful career. The institute has a vacancy for a Student Advisor to be based at our Musgrave Campus in Durban. Reporting to: Vice Principal Student Affairs Role Description: To reach individual and campus database collection, appointment, application, and registration targets. Responsible for initiating and managing relationships with prospective students from target schools through every stage of the recruitment process (leads, appointments, applications, and registrations) and report on individual sales activities per set targets. This is a full-time on-site role. Duties and Responsibilities: Secure and complete high energy presentations at targeted schools as per school distribution list. Distribute marketing material such as the campus brochures and hand out interest cards to students. Represent the brand at career expo’s in a professional and engaging manner. Meet Calling and WhatsApp targets to leads on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Conduct high energy interviews with prospective students to meet interview, application and pre-registration targets. Possess detailed knowledge of all NGI programmes, module composition, and pricing structures and can market and sell to students and parents in an interview. Detailed knowledge of all bursaries offered by the institute and to know how to convey and explain the benefits of the bursary options to students and parents. Attend weekly campus sales meetings to discuss challenges as well as report on sales activities against set targets and agree and implement solutions to any challenges discussed. To support and encourage sign ups from prospective students to the Newbridge Sports Institute through an active and convincing sale of the service. Update the campus CRM/Dashboard Information system to manage leads and sales processes. Ensure all sales activities take place in line with tasks that have been set in the campus sales and marketing plan. Attend training and coaching with regards to product knowledge and sales techniques on an ongoing basis. Required Competencies: One to Two years sales experience with a proven track record. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Target driven, friendly and methodical individual who works accurately and can handle pressure. Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to present confidently to large audiences. Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets, with previous experience in higher education sales preferred. Minimum Qualification: Relevant Undergraduate Degree in Business Management, Marketing or equivalent Role Specific Requirement: Drivers license and own vehicle is a compulsory requirement Salary: Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Alongside the dynamic role and its responsibilities, we provide an attractive commission structure tied to target achievement. Working Hours: Monday to Friday : 08:00 – 17:00 Candidate must be willing to work extended hours during the peak registration periods and for certain events in the year such as Open Days and Information Evenings. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will further that goal.