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Business Development Executive - Student Affairs

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Pinetown. An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a results-driven Vice Principal: 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, is essential.

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, 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
  • Valid driver's licence and own vehicle essential

This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader ready to shape student engagement, grow enrolments, and build a thriving campus community.

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