Student Advisor - Cape Town
Listing reference: manco_000542
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 8 May 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Student Advisor - Cape Town
Job description
The position entails the following job responsibilities:
· Providing the necessary guidance on suitable higher education programmes to the student as well persuading the student to enrol at MANCOSA to pursue their studies
· An understanding of the available programmes at MANCOSA
· Achievement of sales targets per enrolment cycle
· Ability to understand and manage the lead and application funnel to ensure maximum conversion to student registrations
· Respond to each enquiry received on the programme offering at MANCOSA
· Understand the enrolment process, the policies and guidelines that pertain to the enrolment of students
· Regularly make follow up calls on leads and applications
· Provide excellent customer service to the student
· Prepare and submit required documentation for registration and administration of the students
Minimum requirements
Qualification:
· Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Experience:
· Minimum 1-2 years experience within a sales environment and a proven track record of sales target achievement
· Compulsory to possess an understanding of the sales process and achieve the sales targets.
· An understanding of higher education is an advantage
Job Related Knowledge and Skills
· Brand and product knowledge
· Institutional and industry knowledge/ understanding
· Student recruitment policies and procedures
Competencies and Skills:
· MS Office Suite
· Responsible
· Proactive and
· Confident
· A self-starter
· Networking skills
· Effective communication skills
Additional Requirements
· Required to work during the weekends and overtime
