Skill Development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Sales, Persuasion, Working Experience, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Tech Savy, Product Knowledge, Revenue Generation, Revenue & Profit Growth
Job description
*Dream sales role right here!*
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: You can choose to work from anywhere in the world. We offer a hybrid office environment in Westlake, Cape Town, or you can base yourself at any one of our global hubs. Your office could be a palm fringed beach in Thailand or a tropical rainforest in Costa Rica.
Hours of work: Shifts to cover time zones across all regions.
Remuneration: On target earnings: R25 000 - R40 000 CTC (basic + commission and performance based incentives)
Are you ready to transform your sales expertise into a force for global good? GVI is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Sales Enrollment Manager to join our team, bridging the gap between inspiring impact and reaching ambitious targets. If you're a persuasive dynamo with an unquenchable thirst for making a difference, keep reading this could be your adventure of a lifetime!
Who We Are:
At GVI, we're not just a company; we're a movement with a mission to create a positive global impact. For over two decades, we've pioneered sustainable development programs across 13 countries, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our workplace is a unique blend of hard work and lightheartedness, where you might find yourself discussing sustainable development one moment and debating your Hogwarts house the next.
Your Mission:
As a Sales Enrollment Manager, you'll be the guiding star for potential participants seeking to volunteer, intern, or study abroad with GVI. Your charm and charisma will light up the sales journey as you engage with clients, offer expert advice on our programs, and inspire them to embark on life-changing experiences. You will use a combination of email, phone calls and live chat to close deals with hot leads. You will form part of the GVI sales team who work shifts across different time zones in a hybrid environment.
Why You Matter:
You'll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring that GVI programs have the participants they need to create tangible change. Armed with deep product knowledge, you'll be a pro at nurturing leads, closing sales, and spreading the word about our impact. Your work will directly contribute to our global efforts and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Your Superpowers: (Requirements)
- A proven track record of sales success that sets you apart
- A minimum of 2 years of live chat agent experience preferred
- 3+ years of sales expertise with a proven track record of success (within the tourism/education industry advantageous)
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in an organised manner
- Tech-savvy: CRM and G Suite preferred (Salesforce advantageous)
- Exceptional ability to communicate over the phone.
- A burning passion for driving positive change in the world
- While not a must, international travel experience is advantageous
- Experience working international hours doing sales or customer service with the EMEA, APAC and USA markets
- Champion lead conversion across multiple channels from inquiries to callbacks for EMEA, US, Canada, and APAC
- Ignite revenue growth through engaging live chat interactions
- Be the compass of participant expectations and program knowledge
- Play your part in achieving business goals through a minimum revenue contribution
When you join GVI, you're not just an employee you're part of a dynamic community. You'll have access to GVI's Online and Impact Academy's cutting-edge training, and if you're part of our central support team, you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, including GVI hubs in 13 locations around the world! Our People Team even includes an in-house psychologist and trauma counsellor to support your well-being.
The Destination:
Ready to dive in? Apply on the link provided, or send your CV and a cover letter showcasing your sales success (think milestones, targets, and your unique flair).
*Note: Applications without the requested cover letter will not be considered.
*Due to the high volume of applications for this role, if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
