
Website University of the Witwatersrand
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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