Student Advisor

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa AAA School of Advertising Full time

We are looking to recruit a Student Advisor to manage, maintain and grow key accounts (schools), to generate leads and subsequently, enrolments through student recruitment initiatives.

The role includes both a fixed monthly basic salary as well as commission earnings. The role reports to the Regional Sales Manager.

**Experience**:

- At least 2 years sales experience with a proven track record is required
- Customer relationship and/or Higher education exposure and experience will be advantageous.
- Previous experience with CCEA (Cape Careers Exhibition Association) and RFR (Rocking Future roadshows) will be advantageous

**Other requirements**:

- Valid driver’s license and own transport is essential.
- Able to work weekends and evenings as and when required
- Must be able to travel locally - essential
- Relevant qualification (higher Certificate, Diploma, Degree etc.) will be advantageous
- Confident in public speaking (presentations to learners and parents will be required)
- Professional competence and use of English (Essential) and a 2ndlanguage (preferred)

**Functional and technical competencies**:

- Western Cape Schools market and Product knowledge (to be acquired after appointment)
- MS office skills (Excel essential)
- Proven experience to manage and track daily, monthly and annual targets
- Knowledge of Leadsquared or Salesforce (or other CRM systems) will be advantageous

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build and nurture relationships with top feeder schools through school visits
- Build relationships with other schools based on defined segmentation strategy
- Build and nurture relationships with prospective students, parents and sponsors
- Initiate and facilitate lead generation activities which includes, but is not limited to: School presentations (class and grade), events and exhibitions
- Initiate early school interventions focusing on long term business development.
- Continually review the strategy and identify new segments and markets.
- Engage prospects and match qualification to the potential student’s interest
- Data entry and maintenance of database and pipelines
- Maintain records of telephonic interactions, log activities and update sales stats
- Achieving sales target, minimum registrations and various KPIs
- Setting appointments and engaging in consultations, campus tours and similar

**Accountabilities Include**:

- Volumes - Calls, appointments and school bookings
- School, exhibition and career fair attendances and presentations
- Timeous, quality, accuracy and completeness of information
- Duration and outcomes (of various interactions across various platforms)
- Enrollment headcount and revenue generated
- Cross mode / qualification / campus / sales and activity volumes
- Level of product knowledge
- Systems adoption and utilization

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Sales and Marketing: 1 year (preferred)


  • Student Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa 2U Full time

    **What We're Looking For**: The Student Advisor II position is a front-line, customer service focused position. Advisors provide timely, accurate, and professional support to students all across all our university partners through phone support, case management, and live chat. You will need to know the intricacies of different markets so you can provide the...

  • Student Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Varsity College Full time

    Join our dynamic team at The IIE's Varsity College as a Student Advisor We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students. As a Student Advisor, you will play a crucial role in student recruitment and engagement. Reporting to the Head: Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for...

  • Student Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Headhunters Full time

    Student Advisor (Undergraduate) - Cape Town - Southern SuburbsReference: PE003146Location: Western Cape, CPT - Southern SuburbsSalary Interval: MonthlyPackage: None-negotiableDescription: Our client based in Cape Town - Southern Suburbs is currently looking to employ a Student Advisor (Undergrad).Requirements:Preferred: National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years...

  • Student Advisor

    1 week ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Job category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: Western CapeContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, 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.The...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    **My client a private education provider, URGENTLY requires 2 x Student Advisors/Marketers to start yesterday** **Main job function** **To provide exceptional student /customer service by promoting the brand image of the institution with the objective of increasing the student numbers and meeting all targets **The role is demanding and diverse and...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Eduvos Full time

    Department: Customer Experience and Campus OperationsNumber of Positions: 2Location: Tyger Valley, Western Cape, South AfricaMinimum Education Level: Bachelors Degree | Advanced DiplomaJob Category: Customer ServiceJob Advert SummaryEduvos is looking to employ the services of a Student Affairs Advisor on a full-time basis based at our Tyger Valley...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Eduvos Full time

    Department : Customer Experience and Campus OperationsNumber of Positions : 2Minimum Education Level : Bachelors Degree | Advanced DiplomaJob Category : Customer ServiceJob Advert Summary: Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Student Affairs Advisor on a full-time basis based at our Tyger Valley campus.Position: To maintain and develop excellent...

  • Student Advisor

    1 week ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ctu Career Chatz Full time

    Job Summary: To provide efficient and effective sales support, solutions, guidance and advisory service to prospects and/or potential students.The role of a student advisor involves programme/product sales to clients and prospects within the allocated region.Responsible for overall sales, support and activities, from school appointments, capturing, database...


  • Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa Eduvos Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a** Student Affairs Advisor** on a full time basis based at our **N**elson Mandela Bay** campus. **Position**: To maintain and develop excellent student relationships and to provide support to students throughout the student journey from enrolment to graduation, thereby contributing to a...

  • Student Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Full time

    We are looking to recruit a Student Advisor to manage, maintain and grow key accounts (schools), and generate leads and enrolments through student recruitment initiatives. The role reports to the Regional Sales Manager. **Experience**: - At least 2 years of sales experience with a proven track record is required. - Customer relationship and/or Higher...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Salesforce Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a leader in the higher education sphere who offers studies in the schools of Commerce, Engineering, IT, Science and Health, Finance and Accounting, Law and Social Science up to master’s degree level, are looking for a Junior Student Advisor to join their team based in Cape Town. Reporting to the Head: Student Recruitment, the role will include...


  • Cape Town, South Africa UX Design Institute Full time

    **UX/UI Student Success Advisor (Maternity Cover Contract)** **About the UX Design Institute** UX Design Institute is the global leader in online UX education and certification. We help individuals and teams throughout the world become better UX professionals. We are a rapidly expanding organisation, and we’re looking for ambitious people to help us...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College Full time

    Job title : Senior Student Advisor (Undergraduate) - Cape TownJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : April 14, 2025Duties and Responsibilities :Presentation TargetDeliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.The ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.Distribute...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College Full time

    Job title : Senior Student Advisor (Undergraduate) - Cape TownJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : April 14, 2025Quick Recommended LinksJobs by Location Job by industries Duties and Responsibilities: Presentation TargetDeliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution. The ability to deliver a great...

  • Student Advisor

    3 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa 2U Full time

    **What We're Looking For**: We are seeking a Spanish speaking individual to perform and be responsible for a dual role of recruiting students for various short courses and is then accountable for reaching individual set monthly student targets. Once the recruitment cycle is over the individual will also be tasked with providing world-class, personalised...


  • Cape Town, South Africa 2U Full time

    **What We're Looking For**: We are seeking a Portuguese speaking individual who is passionate about helping our students succeed. Student Success Advisors are responsible for providing world-class, personalized course support solutions to students on a portfolio of online short courses, building one-to-one meaningful relationships, with a focus on...

  • Student Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa TalentLink Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** To provide exceptional student /customer service by promoting the brand image of the institution with the objective of increasing the student numbers and meeting all targets. The role is demanding and diverse and involves: - Using sales and marketing techniques and networking in order to attract students. - Developing a good understanding...

  • Student Advisor

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa TalentLink Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** To provide exceptional student /customer service by promoting the brand image of the institution with the objective of increasing the student numbers and meeting all targets. The role is demanding and diverse and involves: - Using sales and marketing techniques and networking in order to attract students. - Developing a good understanding...

  • Student Advisor

    1 week ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Recruit new students using various voice and digital channels. - Ensure all enquiries received from potential students are managed in a timely manner. - Follow up with potential students to complete the registration. - Ability to deal with various types of students from school graduates to executives interested in our MBA offering. -...

  • Hsm Student Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management Full time

    **IIE has exciting career opportunities available!!!!!** **We require energetic, passionate individuals with the required experience and skill set to take hopeful students and aid them in becoming qualified culinary/hospitality professionals.** **We currently require HSM Student Advisors for CPT campuse.** PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB - Responsible for...