Career Sales Consultant (Student Advisor)

Introduction

MORNINGSIDE

Can you sell a career, not just a product?

Our client is looking for a driven, target-focused Career Sales Consultant to join their team.

This is a high-value sales role . You’ll be helping aspiring chefs make a significant investment in their future by guiding them towards the right culinary programme — and converting genuine interest into enrolments.

We’re looking for someone who can build trust, understand a prospective student’s goals, handle objections around affordability and commitment, and confidently close the sale.

Duties & Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Drive student enrolments by actively managing and converting leads (leads come in from website and other marketing activities)

• Consult with prospective students and financiers to understand their needs, goals and budget.

• Invite potential students onto campus

• Recommend the right culinary programmes and communicate their value.

• Follow up consistently across phone, email, WhatsApp and other channels.

• Own your sales pipeline and work towards monthly and quarterly enrolment targets .

• Participate in open days, career days, expos, school visits and other promotional activities.

• Maintain accurate CRM records and keep lead and enrolment information up to date.

• Deliver a professional, engaging experience from first enquiry through to enrolment.

Desired Experience & Qualification

What we’re looking for

We want a salesperson , not a clock-watcher.

You should be

• Results-driven, competitive and motivated by targets.

• Confident selling a high-value product where trust and consultation matter.

• Persistent and comfortable with follow-ups and overcoming objections.

• An excellent communicator who can connect with students, parents and financiers.

• Highly organised, accurate and accountable for your pipeline.

• Proactive and able to work independently while contributing to a team.

• Comfortable working with CRM systems, Microsoft Office and digital platforms.

• Experienced in sales, with 2–3 years’ proven experience in an education or customer-focused environment preferred.

• A relevant qualification in Sales, Marketing or Business will be advantageous.

Package & Remuneration

R21 000 Cost to Company with mandatory provident fund contribution.

Commission is paid out twice a year after enrollments. It is not unheard of to reach the figures of R50 - 80 000 twice a year

Interested?

The reality of the role

This is an office-based position at the campus and is suited to someone who takes ownership of their results and is prepared to go the extra mile.

Prospective students aren’t only available during standard office hours. Occasional evenings and weekends are required for open days, career days, expos and other recruitment activities.

If you’re energised by targets, enjoy consultative selling and want to help aspiring chefs turn their career ambitions into reality, we want to hear from you.

Requirements: Valid South African ID/passport, valid driver’s licence and own vehicle. Successful candidates will be required to undergo criminal and credit checks.