Student Advisor - JHB at Mancosa

About the position

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 - JHB

Duties & Responsibilities

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 enroll 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

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Relevant Bachelor's degree - Added advantage

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
• Confident
• Self-starter
• Self Motivated
• Networking skills
• Effective communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Required to work during the weekends and overtime