Salary: (Fixed retainer +Commissions on corporate sales)
As the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator, you will be in charge of managing social media, lead generation, marketing plans, identifying and selling to prospects, maintaining relationships with clients for continued business.
Your responsibilities will include;
Sales and Relationship Management
Ensure that marketing and communications activities meet sales objectives.
Lead generation and following up corporate leads to meet objectives.
Generate sales leads by engaging with prospective students and clients.
You will be responsible for the creation of Training marketing material.
Be responsible for the generation of sales of the Training courses.
Approach potential leads, understand their needs and concerns and pitch to them.
Tracking sales performance for evaluation purposes.
Relationship Management of existing customers for future business.
Marketing Communications
Support the development and successful implementation of marketing and communications strategies for key audiences.
Monitor and evaluate sales performance, ensuring marketing budget is monitored and controlled.
Managing social media comments/enquiries on all key channels including, Facebook, twitter and Linkedin.
Event Coordination
Adding input to, and coordination of planned monthly forums including university events.
Coordination of 3rd party agencies and recommending relevant events that the company can participate in.
Ensuring events get relevant leverage through digital and PR platforms.
Who we are looking for;
You are very passionate about digital marketing and have a good understanding of Brand Communications- or ability to learn quickly.
You have good communications skills and are confident in dealing with high potential clients/students.
You have the confidence to conduct an intelligent sales pitch to potential students/clients.
Proactive, able to identify and suggest opportunities for growth
Entrepreneurial spirit with a can do attitude!
Self –driven and self discipline and needs minimal supervision
Able to manage suppliers effectively and get the job done
Able to work well with other team members
Qualifications
Diploma or University degree in sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, communications, marketing or related fields.
1-2 years experience in event coordination/digital marketing /social media/communications or an environment with similar exposure.
Prior experience marketing educational products and services will be a plus.
Agency experience will also be an added advantage.
