Employment Engagement Specialist - Cape Town at Boldr

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Strategically research & identify small and mid-sized companies respective to University Partners territories
• Utilize tracking tools to identify potential hiring partners through student/graduate placement found on their own for Employer Engagement Managers
• Research job descriptions and skill sets in specific markets to understand trends and industry partners' needs
• Conduct LinkedIn engagement and ongoing marketing strategy to identify potential partners and engagement opportunities
• Engage with potential industry partners via cold calling & email tactics
• Provide prospective clients with an introduction to the program and students' demographics 
• Schedule and set up appointments for Employer Engagement Managers
• Work with Employer Engagement Managers to maintain communication and identify opportunities with existing partnerships
• Support efforts for quarterly newsletter and engagement strategies for all industry partners
• Support Employer Engagement Managers by ensuring all data is entered into CRM accurately and consistently for tracking and reporting purposes
• Provide administrative support by creating detailed team activity reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-to-date basis
• Conduct and analyze survey data to understand employment trends, needs, and satisfaction of current industry partners

Requirements

WHAT WE’LL LIKE ABOUT YOU

 YOU ARE…

• Curious and authentic, just like us! #beboldr 
• An analytical and critical thinker, with an eye for even the most minute of details
• Passionate about client satisfaction.
• Self-starter, motivated, and results-driven 
• Possesses an innate ability to connect with people and energizes them to push forward, even when encountering obstacles or pushback.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly learn new skills to meet the organization’s needs
• Organized and detail-oriented. Always up-to-date in documentation and record creation

YOU HAVE…

• 1-2 years of customer service experience, sales, or any client/customer-facing position
• Knowledge of any sales CRM, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other collaboration tools.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision