Pro Personnel | Segment Business Development Lead (Educational Product Sales)

Qualifications that must be met:* Senior level corporate leadership/management experience, mid-career professionals (aged preferrable between 40-50) male candidates preferred, though exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered.* Established professional network in at least two leading South African financial planning (insurance) brands (L&D), talented, leadership development, sales channels)* Strong connections with regularity bodies, industries associations and related networks* Experience in adjacent sectors such as short-term insurance, accounting or executive sales leadership would be an advantage* Have a strong passion for the value of learning, particularly in addressing unfairness among disadvantage groups* Financially motivated, driven by revenue targets, incentives and commissions* Committed to tackling critical social media issues such as unemployment, inequality and exclusion with practical lasting solutionsKey responsibilities:* Establish and develop new business relationships* Identify clients' needs and business challenges and manage leads effectively throughout the deal lifecycle* Maintain client presence* Ensure data integrity in CRM systems and maintain accurate sales recordsTechnical Competencies:* Regulate education: Familiarity with the South African NQF, regulated occupational education and experience in teaching, learning, assessment and student experienceFunctional Competencies:* B2B Sales* Sales Management* General Business Acument* Educational landscape