Admissions Consultant

Crawford Schools, Ballito

Apply by: 15 June 2022

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Ballito

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The Admissions Consultant will report directly into the Brand Marketing and Sales Manager. They will be responsible for meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly, and yearly sales targets. Assist the brand in identifying viable marketing and sales strategies and canvassing region to present company services to potential customers.

Job description

Duties required:

1. Sales, lead follow up and conversion

Meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly, and yearly sales targets

Assisting management in identifying viable marketing and pricing strategies

Canvassing region to present company services to potential customers

Doing feeder school visits for lead generation and follow ups

Contacting leads and setting up appointments to visit the campus

Capture leads accurately on Stasy

Update lead status and close leads

Send info pack to lead, confirming tour date

Book the assessment, benchmarking test, class visit or sleepover. Create and send an Outlook Calendar confirmation of the tour date – include parents, principals and housemasters where necessary *

Do school and boarding facility tours*

Inform parents of the medical protocols and non-refundable enrolment fee as well as fee policy.

Request online application or assist the parent in creating the online application

Complete application enrolment once the payment has been received. And handover the enrolled student to the relevant client administrator*

Send weekly grade enrolments and boarding numbers to Head Office

Deactivate leavers and add to listing for Head Office. Call parents if reasons for withdrawal have not been stated.

2. Events

Assist with branding and overall awareness at Marketing (external) events

Obtaining marketing quotations, processing invoices and booking Expo’s.

Manage with and co-ordinating Open Days

3. Lead generation campaigns, marketing collateral and material

Drive lead generating campaigns

Creating and distributing advertising material and overseeing marketing functions when the need arises.

Ensuring quality and correctness of material

Updating of collateral

Initiate the acquisition and utilization of marketing material.

To oversee the implementation of a complete marketing programme and marketing initiatives.

Update and maintenance of website and social media platforms

Track and report on digital campaigns

4. Ad hoc admin

Attend school staff meetings as and when requested by the Principal

Assist brand manager with reporting and nsights

Build relationships with local newspaper to see if content can get published

Budget and managing of marketing spend

Skill Requirements

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Strong understanding of marketing principles (ATL, BTL, Digital)

Strong sales drive

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is advantageous.

Proven sales experience.

Sound consultative selling skills.

Excellent networking skills.

Strong working knowledge of computer programmes, such as, and not limited to Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exel and any other computer programmes that may be of value to marketing.

Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

“People person” who is confident and has a positive personality.

Strong organisational and time management skills are critical – must adhere to deadlines, multi-task and be able to prioritise.

Ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision, and in a team environment.

Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment.

Additional Criteria:

In addition to the specific skills listed above, the Admission Consultant must have:

Exceptional work ethic, with strong values and principles – takes all opportunities to go above and beyond the basic expectations.

Detail-oriented; an attention to detail for tasks with zero tolerance for errors.

A self-motivated individual who can work under stress and meet deadlines.

An absolute commitment to sales and customer value.

A positive attitude and open mind that approaches problems from all angles.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum requirement is Gr 12 with a proven sales record

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) an advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 2 – 5 years’ experience in a similar type of position and environment

Please apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

(If you do not have an existing account on the ADvTECH Career Portal, you will need to register on their website. You do not need to register on the ISASA site)

ADvTECH is an equal opportunity employer. Only successful candidates will be notified. Preference will be given to EE candidates.

ADvTECH, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognizing and accepting this disclaimer.

Closing Date : 15/June/2022

Crawford Schools, Ballito, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa