Closing date: 20 February 2025

Join EduFeArn and be part of a mission to transform education in South Africa!

Company Overview:
EduFeArn is a leading EdTech publisher dedicated to developing innovative, high-quality educational materials for schools and communities in South Africa. Our mission is to tackle the country’s socio-economic challenges by creating solutions to improve the educational system. We envision a society equipped with the skills, attitudes, and values needed to thrive in a global technology-driven world.

Role Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the educational publishing sector, with experience selling to schools and the Department of Education. An added advantage would be knowledge and success in sales to corporates through Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. This role requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to business development, and the ability to establish and maintain positive customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, teachers, principals, and parents to generate orders for our products and services.

• Identify and contact potential customers in government, schools, corporations, NGOs, and other relevant sectors to secure procurement.

• Meet monthly sales targets and revenue goals.

• Recruit, train, motivate, and manage team performance, provide guidance and support, and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Participate in product development and contribute to social media and other marketing and promotional initiatives, such as exhibitions.

• Maintain customer relationships and provide feedback on existing solutions and services for product or service improvement.

• Gather critical market insights to inform marketing strategy and objectives.

• Establish and maintain a database of potential clientele.

• Proactively build and maintain relationships with an identified network of contacts.

• Prepare presentations and proposals.

• Promote and present our product and service offerings.

• Plan and implement marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing team.

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Requirements:

• Proven experience in sales within the education and publishing sector.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline.

• Proven ability to meet sales targets and revenue generation goals.

• Passion for education and commitment to promoting our mission, vision, and values.

• Comprehensive understanding of the publishing and school’ industry.

• Excellent communication etiquette and people skills.

• Project management experience is a plus.

• Ability to apply creativity and innovation to sales strategies.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and sales targets.

• Careful attention to detail.

• Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills.

• Ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and draw up accurate and detailed reports.

• Experience and ability to work with a CRM system.

• Able to travel provincially and nationally.

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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.

• Lucrative commission opportunities.

• Supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education.

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If you have a track record of success in sales and are passionate about education, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please click the “Apply” button below to complete the application form.

Applicants who have yet to receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date may assume their application has been unsuccessful.