Edtech Sales Consultant (intermediate â?? New Business Hunter)

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • New Business Development:
  • Proactively prospect and generate leads through cold calling, networking, social selling, and attending relevant events.
  • Identify and approach decision-makers within schools, universities, training providers, and corporates.
  • Own and drive the full sales cycle from initial contact to close.
  • Consultative Selling:
  • Understand client needs and align solutions to their business goals.
  • Deliver tailored product demos and presentations in collaboration with pre-sales or product specialists.
  • Develop proposals, negotiate pricing, and close deals.
  • CRM & Pipeline Management:
  • Accurately log all interactions, deals, and pipeline stages on the CRM.
  • Maintain a healthy pipeline and achieve/exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  • Collaboration:
  • Work closely with marketing, customer success, and technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term client success.
  • Share market insights and customer feedback to inform product development and strategy.
Minimum Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in EdTech, SaaS, or digital learning solutions.
  • Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding new business targets.
  • Strong ability to prospect, qualify, and close opportunities independently.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable using CRM tools
  • Understanding of the education or training landscape in South Africa or similar markets.
Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience selling to higher education, TVETs, or private training providers.
  • Familiarity with LMS, virtual classrooms, e-assessments, or digital content platforms.
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and present new technologies quickly.
Competencies:
  • Hunter Mindset: Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and thrives on chasing new opportunities.
  • Adaptability: Can navigate dynamic environments and adjust messaging for different audiences.
  • Customer-Centric: Builds trust through listening and providing value-driven solutions.
  • Time Management: Able to prioritize high-impact activities and manage multiple leads efficiently.
Hybrid Role
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1463469
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned