Sandi Crowther Recruitment, founded in 1994, is a Leading Recruitment Agency in Durban and has established itself as a recruiter of choice for over 25 years. Our success is reflected in the many long term relationships we have with our clients. We have travelled many journeys with them and have come to understand their business needs and culture, which in tu...
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An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a results-driven Business Development Executive for Student Affairs to lead campus sales and student recruitment performance. This role takes full ownership of the student recruitment journey, from first enquiry to registration, while building, motivating, and developing a high-performing campus sales team. Relevant Degree plus at least 5 years sales experience, ideally in Education or a customer-focused environment.
You will drive campus growth through strategic sales and marketing initiatives, strong school partnerships, and hands-on leadership that turns leads into registrations.
Key Focus Areas
Lead, motivate, and manage the campus sales team to achieve lead, application, and registration targets
Develop and execute campus sales and marketing strategies
Drive school targeting, presentations, career fairs, and database growth
Monitor performance, conversions, and CRM usage, turning insights into action
Coach, mentor, and develop Student Advisors and Marketing Consultants
Build and maintain strong relationships with target schools and key stakeholders
Report on campus sales performance against targets
What You Bring
Minimum 5 years’ sales experience, ideally within education or a customer-focused environment
Completed Degree and Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and drive performance
Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
Target-driven, resilient, and able to perform under pressure
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