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 solutions Key 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 records Technical Competencies: * Regulate education: Familiarity with the South African NQF, regulated occupational education and experience in teaching, learning, assessment and student experience Functional Competencies: * B2B Sales * Sales Management * General Business Acument * Educational landscape