Sales Consultant

Student Recruitment Consultant

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking for new Sales Consultants - Education (internally known as Student Recruitment Consultants) to join our Online Sales team.

As a member of the Student Recruitment team, the Sales Consultant (Education) is primarily responsible for international and domestic student recruitment with an emphasis on lead conversion using consultative sales methods. Student Recruitment Consultants will be required to manage a pipeline of prospects, supporting them through the pipeline to becoming a student.

We expect the successful candidate to hold proven sales acumen and proficient communication and consultative sales skills with ability to build strong customer-client relationship. A track record in student recruitment or knowledge of the U.K Higher Education system are desirable aspects.

A high level of customer service skills as well as excellent CRM management will be expected. If you are target-driven, determined and a confident presenter, we would love to hear from you!

The roles will be on a full-time, permanent basis, located at our Head Office in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Other key activities as a Sales Consultant (Education):

* Achieve set student recruitment targets.

* Meet expected productivity and conversion KPIs throughout the different stages of the student journey.

* Proactive sales activity by phone, email, Whats App, Linked In and other platforms.

* Utilise video meetings and screen sharing to connect with and support prospective students in their decision-making process.

* Demonstrate products and services to convey the reality of studying online using a tailored and personalised approach.

* Collaborate with the Enquiry Adviser team to ensure a seamless and efficient handover.

* Collaborate with the admissions team to ensure fast, efficient and effective follow-up of student and applications to continuously improve conversion rates, attain sales outcomes and provide high standards of customer service.

* Ensure the pipeline management adheres to the Lead Management Policy.

* Record the details of all sales activity after each conversation in the CRM, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.

Key aspects we will be looking for:

* Proven sales acumen.

* Excellent communication and consultative sales skills.

* Target-driven, determined and ambitious.

* Strong relationship builder.

* Strong work ethic, self-motivated, punctual and highly organised.

* Customer service oriented.

* Pride in delivery of work to high standards, set and meet challenging goals.

* Attention to detail, cultural awareness and sensitivity.

* Adaptable and versatile.

* Enthusiastic and energetic, with a track record of high achievement.

* Supportive team player.

* Aptitude for using technology.

* Confident presenter.

Please see attached job description for further role information.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

Cambridge Education Group is an international education provider that offers a range of services such as Pathway and Pre University Programs, Pre University Education, Preparatory education through foundations and master’s programmes, English Language courses, University application guidance along with creating Internship opportunities.

Why will you love working here?

Whether you work in one of our OnCampus or Managed Campus centres, in CEG Online supporting one of our many partner universities, or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of…