Student Recruitment Counsellor

Responsibilities:

• Strategically generate, develop and convert leads from the top of the marketing funnel to meet and exceed annual targets
• Manage inbound leads from multiple sources, including direct event participation and social media content designed to attract interest in FFSD Education.
• Proactively engage with prospective customers across mail, phone and social platforms to build interest in FFSD Education offerings
• Counsel prospective applicants on the right study option, which includes courses and institutions.
• Assist applicants through admissions, visa and pre-departure processes.
• Keep abreast of competition, competitive issues and FFSD products and offerings
• Act with a high level of professionalism and accountability.
• Support Business Development with promotional events.
• Process and submit applications to partner institutions, obtain offers, ensure students provide adequate documents and enrol in a timely manner.
• Participate and actively organise education fairs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field (Must have completed the NYSC programme).
• 2-4 years of relevant working experience, of which at least 2 years in sales and Guidance and counselling role, preferably from a creative agency (sales representative, business development, etc.)
• A proven top performer in previous sales and/or commercial jobs with a track record in achieving commercial targets.
• Master of social selling and a keen networker with a genuine interest in the field of marketing and guidance, and counselling.
• Self-confident English communicator, comfortable in speaking with and pitching to executive management on the phone, via video conference, or in writing.
• Proactiveness with applicants and partner institutions.
• Must have a knack for building and managing relationships with clients.
• Proven ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Previous work experience as a student counsellor, a consultant or a sales representative will be an added advantage.