Sales and Marketing Manager (JB3583) at Kontak Recruitment

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant post-matric qualification in sales and marketing.
• An additional qualification as a Fitter/Millwright/Electrician Artisan will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the technical training environment (Non-negotiable).
• Familiarity with SETAs, NAMB, and QCTO administrative requirements.
• Outgoing personality.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal working hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing:

• Create awareness about the brand in the KZN branch.
• Establish and maintain a network of clients and other related stakeholders.
• Promote the company's services in the market.
• Collect relevant market intelligence and design a value proposition to clients.
• Increase the client base while retaining existing clients.
• Attend relevant industry events and stay up-to-date with developments in the industry.
• Expand service offerings beyond current trades and programs.
• Ensure feedback sessions are conducted with clients.

Sales:

• Convert leads into sales.
• Ensure budgeted sales targets are met and, if possible, exceeded.
• Ensure sales are achieved profitably.
• Align enrolment with available resources.
• Manage the training process efficiently and effectively.

Additional Duties:

• Create and maintain a database of companies capable of hosting learners for mandatory on-the-job training.
• Ensure that host companies comply with SETA and other relevant requirements for hosting learners.
• Assist companies, where necessary, in meeting the requirements to qualify as approved workplaces.
• Ensure that learners achieve at least 80% of the prescribed training.
• Conduct visits to host companies to facilitate feedback sessions and implement improvements as needed.
• Assume overall responsibility for the management of the branch.