Education Sales Specialist

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Nexford University Full time

Position Title: Education Sales Specialist

Location: Remote

**Salary**: 10,000 ZAR to 14,000 ZAR
- Working Rhythm: 9:30 AM to 8 PM UK, potential split shifts, weekend availability required (rota schedule)

Contract Type: Full-time Contractor Agreement

Reporting To: Sales Team Lead

Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Why You’ll Love This Role

Meaningful Impact: Help make high-quality education accessible worldwide by guiding learners to achieve their career goals with Nexford’s programs.

Consultative Sales: Use a targeted, consultative approach to connect with learners, meet sales goals, and optimize enrollment strategies.

Global Reach: Engage with learners from over 110 countries, making a tangible difference in lives across diverse communities.

Purpose-Driven Growth: Join a mission-focused startup where your contributions are valued, and participate in continuous learning to support Nexford’s vision of accessible, career-focused education.

Key Responsibilities

The Constants:

- Provide ongoing support to potential learners, fostering long-term relationships and helping to meet enrollment targets.
- Participate in training sessions, performance reviews, and team-building activities to track KPIs and continuously improve your performance.

The Variables:

- Work with other teams to integrate initiatives into Nexford's educational ecosystem.
- Use data-driven insights to assess sales performance and make strategic improvements to the enrollment process.
- Report on lead behavior and engagement trends to help refine processes and guide marketing content.

Additional Responsibilities✏️:

- Track and respond to inquiries across digital channels, ensuring timely engagement within set SLAs.
- Regularly update FAQs and resources based on inbound questions.
- Help improve sales materials, including call scripts and knowledge bases, to maximize team productivity.

Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3+ years in consultative telesales or inbound/outbound sales (_bonus points if you have education, EdTech, or SaaS experience_).
- Proven ability to exceed sales targets in a KPI-driven environment, with the discipline to manage your own productivity and prioritize high-impact activities without heavy oversight.
- Exceptional English skills, both written and verbal, with strong numerical reasoning and analytical abilities to interpret data and guide informed conversations.
- Advanced problem-solving skills and active listening; you’ll need to adapt your approach to each learner, guiding them to the right program based on their unique career goals and motivations.
- High learnability and adaptability, with the ability to quickly master Nexford’s program offerings and offer meaningful insights on areas for improvement.
- Strong self-discipline and professionalism, able to thrive in a role that requires resilience, flexibility, and the ability to handle complex learner queries with mínimal supervision.

Why Nexford?

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping education. At Nexford, you'll thrive in an innovative and flexible work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse, global team.

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