Wits Careers – Senior Account Executive

Job Description:

WBS Executive Education invites talented, qualified and self-driven individuals with a proven sales track record or background to apply for the position of Senior Account Executive that is currently vacant. The incumbent will report directly to the Director: Executive Education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual sales targets;
• The incumbent is required to undertake administrative responsibilities, and to work closely with the director, operations manager, executive relationship managers, faculty and marketing department, on a regular basis.
• Handling requests concerning the customisation of programmes to suit client needs;
• Engaging with blue-chip companies to offer WBS programmes and develop best practice education solutions;
• Handling initial client contact and based on his/her knowledge of the WBS programmes, makes recommendations as to the level and nature of the programme to meet client needs;
• The management of client relationships and acquisition of new corporate clients;
• Taking responsibility for networking and introducing the WBS Executive Education’s full range of products and services to increase profitability;
• Lead business development team on requests from both existing and potential clients to ensure a healthy and sustainable relationship
• Prepare, price and present proposals including project scope and timeline in response to client requests of business leads.
• Interact with WBS Marketing to develop relevant marketing collateral that best advances Business Development goals;

Job Requirements:

• Strategy development and implementation
• Knowledge of the Higher Education environment
• At least 8 – 10 years’ proven track record in a business development or senior account executive role, preferably within the higher education sector.
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Business writing skills
• Curriculum /course development skills
• Networking skills
• Knowledge of the requirements of the various bodies and stakeholders
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements
• Database skills
• Managing people
• An appropriate undergraduate or honours degree
• Team player
• Target and results driven
• Knowledge of the business environment
• Knowledge of the Skills Development environment

Job Details:

Company: University of the Witwatersrand

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: N/A

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