Sales Development Representative
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Job Description
Want to revolutionise the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations lives
Crimson Education is a Series C global EdTech startup founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalised education and technology we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. Were now in 28 markets and have an ambitious team of 700 thats rapidly expanding across the globe. Our tech platform connects 3000 tutors/mentors to students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities or their dream career pathway.
This role is a sales role focused on the South African and other African regions Crimson work in including the calling of leads to qualify them for the sales process for Crimson Education. You will be working closely with the local Marketing and Sales teams on all sales related activities as well as to understand and grow relationships with priority schools and partners across South Africa and Africa and strengthen Crimsons position within the market.
The ideal candidate will be able to build rapport easily be customerobsessed and have a growth mindset.
This is an entrylevel fulltime position based in Johannesburg SA. Normal working time is Monday to Friday 9am 5pm although there may be a call to work outside of these hours for events office activities and busy periods as required. Inoffice attendance is required to monitor office landline calls and any walkins coming to the office.
Role Requirements:
This is a fulltime position based in Johannesburg and is not suitable for those wanting to relocate
Start date: 15 May 2025 or closest
Sales experience strong educational background excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge and understanding of the SA schools landscape are unwavering prerequisites of the role.
The purpose of this role is to be the first point of contact for incoming leads and potential clients ensuring a smooth customer experience across a variety of Crimson programmes:
What are the main responsibilities for this role
Receiving and making calls and responding to enquiries from leads to qualify them for sales processes ensuring that data is diligently accurately entered and managed within Crimsons Client Relations Management (CRM) system Salesforce
Updating the record of these leads and tracking their movements to the next stage of the sales pipeline in Salesforce
Developing nurture drips and different communication methods to reach leads
Planning and running local events to increase brand awareness for Crimson
Establish develop and maintain positive and professional customer interactions and relationships for Crimson
Continuously improving sales techniques process and enhancing industry knowledge
Engaging in outreach activities such as presenting at school talks careers expos and Crimson seminars when required
Attending industry events as required
Collating sales reports in an accurate and concise manner for management
Responding to comments and enquiries on Crimsons social media platforms and SA/Africa email
What skills and experience are required
Strong school education/background and university degree from a recognised SA institution preferably one of the top 5 public universities
Experience in Sales Education Sales Customer Service Customer Success
Understanding the school landscape is preferred
Excellent English communication skills: spoken and written
Excellent organisational skills
Strong IT skills including the ability to learn new platforms quickly
Innovative Selfdriven GoGetter Motivated Creative Energetic Dynamic Professional Selfmanaged Confident Positive with a willingness to learn and go the extra mile
Experience in Sales Education other e.g. marketing agency management consulting sector and using CRM (Salesforce) and multiple systems and platforms is preferable
Why work for Crimson
Limitless development and exposure our internal promotions/role changes made up 33 of all recruitment last year.
$1000 training budget per year we love to level up!
Psychologist on staff
Impressive fireside chats and workshops to help the team continuously level up
Radical Candour is a feedback approach we live by
Were a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe!
If youre passionate about education and people and looking for a fastpaced collaborative environment and want to work with cuttingedge technology then wed love to hear from you!
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Employment Type
Full Time
