Sales Representative at SPARK Schools

Job description

Reports To: Manager of Sales and Enrolment

Purpose of Role: The SPARK Schools Sales Representative drives student achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that our schools are fully enrolled with committed local families. The Sales representative’s role in the SPARK Schools network is integral to the SPARK Schools Support mission to create systemic change in South African education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide new strategies to Manager of Sales and Enrolment on how to increase sales and attend to customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Meet enrolment targets through various marketing and branding strategies.
• Facilitate the enrolment process for each new student entering a SPARK School, from initial enquiry to submission of all necessary forms (application and contracts) and fees.
• Provide support with on-the-ground efforts to recruit families, including Open Days, school tours, neighbourhood flyering, and other efforts.
• Performing cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools Support to SPARK Schools Support staff and SPARK Schools staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.

Qualifications

Requirements

Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

1-2 years experience in a sales role.

Qualities

• Grit: Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK School's mission to
• provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self-reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.

Values

Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness and Empowerment