Sales Consultant (Higher Education - Hybrid)
Recruitment Hunters are recruiting a Sales Consultant (Student Recruitment Consultant) for their HIGHER EDUCATION client based in Cambridge. (Hybrid).
Salary: £50,000 made up of £30,000 Basic and £20,000 On Target Bonus.
Location: 2 days onsite in Cambridge, 3 days remote. Live commutable within 1 hour of Cambridge. Sponsorship not available; must have right to work in the UK.
Candidate should have sales experience in B2C or B2B and be commutable to Cambridge.
Key Purpose of the Role – Student Recruitment Consultant (Higher Education Sector)
* Achieve set student recruitment targets.
* Meet expected productivity and conversion KPIs throughout the different stages of the student journey.
* Proactive sales activity by phone, email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and other platforms.
* Utilise video meetings and screen sharing to connect with and support prospective students in their decision‑making process.
* Demonstrate products and services to convey the reality of studying online using a tailored and personalised approach.
* Collaborate with the Enquiry Adviser team to ensure a seamless and efficient handover.
* Collaborate with the admissions team to ensure fast, efficient and effective follow‑up of student applications to continuously improve conversion rates, attain sales outcomes and provide high standards of customer service.
* Ensure the pipeline management adheres to the Lead Management Policy.
* Record the details of all sales activity after each conversation in the CRM, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
* Host and promote recruitment events as and when required, occasionally outside of standard working hours. Actively engage and participate in recruitment campaigns.
* Support each student to pay their first tuition fee payment and successfully enrol.
* Provide continuous improvement suggestions and feedback to the business.
* Be open‑minded to training, development and coaching opportunities.
* Participate in the annual performance appraisal process.
Performance Measures
* Achievement of annual sales targets
* Achievement of expected conversion rates
* Volume of applications, offers and RPs
* Achievement of activity KPIs
* High level of customer service
Education & Background
* Educated to degree level or equivalent (A+ not essential)
Experience
* 3+ years of Sales experience (essential)
* Target‑driven, determined and ambitious (essential)
* Excellent communication and consultative sales skills (essential)
* Experience using HubSpot (CRM)
* Knowledge of the UK higher education system
* Higher Education or Student Recruitment experience will be a massive plus
* Experience converting warm leads into student enrolments
Additional Requirements
* Open to any sector as background
* Live within 1 hour of Cambridge
* No sponsorship available
If this Student Recruitment Consultant position sounds like you, then please forward your CV to Steve at Recruitment Hunters.
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