Field Agent​/Schools Marketer

STUDENT MARKETER / SCHOOLS MARKETER
? Pretoria, Gauteng

Our client, a leading private higher education institution, is seeking a dynamic, target-driven and people-oriented Student Marketer to join their team in Pretoria
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The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the institution, generating student interest and driving enrolments through school marketing, fieldwork, networking, sales and exceptional customer service
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• Market and promote the institution and its academic programmes to prospective students.

• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, institutions and corporate clients.

• Conduct school visits, career exhibitions, presentations and other marketing activities.

• Generate and follow up on prospective student leads through calls, databases, walk-ins and other channels.

• Provide prospective students with accurate information and guidance regarding available programmes.

• Assist students through the application and registration process.

• Achieve and exceed assigned student recruitment and enrolment targets.

• Promote the institution's brand through fieldwork and networking.

• Respond professionally to telephone, email and walk-in enquiries.

• Maintain accurate student information and records.

• Assist with student queries and ensure that enquiries are directed and followed through appropriately.

• Identify innovative opportunities to promote the institution and attract prospective students.

• Assist with corporate visits and other recruitment initiatives.

• Provide excellent customer service and act as a positive brand ambassador.

• Complete relevant administrative and reporting duties.

• Matric

• Related Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business, Education or a related field.

• 2-3 years' experience in sales, marketing and/or general administration.

• Experience with in an educational institution will be advantageous
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• Previous sales and student recruitment experience will be highly advantageous.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Strong prospecting and lead-generation ability.

• Proven ability to work towards and achieve sales/recruitment targets.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Computer literate - MS Office.

• Excellent telephone and email etiquette.

• Ability to work independently and in a target-driven environment.

• Willingness to conduct fieldwork, school visits and attend career expos.

• Sales driven and persuasive

• Results and target orientated

• Customer/student service focused

Excellent communication skills

• Relationship building

• Negotiation skills

• Initiative and creativity

• Attention to detail

• Planning and organising

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Adaptability and resilience

• Conflict resolution

• Ability to work under pressure

• Strong interpersonal skills