About CATS Global Schools
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our
pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
Role overview
The Sales Executive, Stafford House, will be responsible for international student recruitment activity, with an emphasis on lead conversion through consultative sales email, calls, video conferences to students and/ or their parents which have applied or made an enquiry about a programme of study at Stafford House International adult language schools (SHI), Stafford House Study Holidays (SHSH), and CATS & CSVPA summer programmes. They will also assist the team with student recruitment through other channels.
Reports to
You will be reporting to the Sales Director, Stafford House.
Key working relationships
Sales Director, Stafford House
Direct Sales team
Regional Managers and Directors
Global Sales Support/ Admissions and SHSH Reservations teams
SHI and SHSH teams academic and administrative staff
Marketing team
Location
Latam
Responsibilities
The following section outlines a more detailed, but not exhaustive, description of the duties pertinent to this post:
Ensure that direct sales enquiries and direct applications are converted via focused follow-up activity.
Focused sales activity by telephone, email and other platforms to meet student recruitment targets.
Collaboration with the Admissions team to ensure fast, efficient, and effective follow-up of student leads and applications to improve conversion rates, attain
sales outcomes and provide high standards of customer service.
Work closely with the regional sales teams to follow up leads generated by direct channels in their markets.
Work on the recruitment of international students, through the development of educational and institutional relationships, representation at educational
exhibitions, among other sales activities.
Assist with development of other recruitment channels, and proactively identify and act on revenue generating opportunities.
Provide support and training to partners where required.
Upward communication of market intelligence.
Cross-selling activity for other CATS Global Schools brands, working in conjunction with the wider Sales team.
Assist in core business activity in other areas, should the need arise.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following core attributes:
Be educated to degree level.
Be fluent in English.
Have a customer-focussed approach to Sales.
Be proactive in attitude and be solution-oriented.
Excellent organisational skills, punctuality and ability to meet deadlines.
Show a commitment to providing high levels of customer service.
Be enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Adaptable and versatile, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider team.
Exceptional team player who will provide support as required to other areas within the company.
Desirable
Experience working in the international education industry.
Having visited the UK.
Spanish at Proficiency Level.
Experience working with CRM systems.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
CATS Global Schools is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values - Pioneering, Persevering, People - we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers, and focus groups to ensure we offer respect and understanding to all communities.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with the most current KCSIE guidelines.