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International Student Advisor - Conversion

Employer
Kaplan, Inc.
Location
Mitch, LA
Closing date
Feb 14, 2023

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Specialty
Student & Scholar Services
Position Type
Adviser / Advisor
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
Provider
Job Title

International Student Advisor - Conversion

The Role

We are now recruiting an International Student Advisor to join our Student Recruitment team in our office in Dubai. You will contribute to Kaplan's success by providing industry-leading customer service to prospective students as well as their parents, guardians or sponsors on study options at our pathway colleges and university partners in the USA and by helping students move from the initial stages of their application journey to enrolment. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and will relish the opportunity to represent and cultivate a high-value, premium brand product.

Main responsibilities and functions
  • Counselling students who hold a Kaplan offer of study, advising them on course and accommodation options and handling their concerns or objections
  • Using sales techniques, influencing applicants to accept their offer
  • Meeting conversion and enrolment targets
  • Applying your awareness and understanding of the specific markets allocated to you and working closely with the relevant regional teams to meet team goals
  • Documenting all calls and communication with students in Salesforce CRM

About you

To be successful in the role you'll have the following:
  • A university degree, ideally from a country other than your native country
  • Demonstrable track record in a sales or customer service role and experience working towards team and individual targets
  • Enthusiasm for outbound sales and cold-calling, putting your influencing skills to good use
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills through telephone, email, WhatsApp, skype and other platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to learn multiple products quickly
  • Exceptional customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile for students and their parents, sponsors and guardians
  • An ability to prioritise effectively and manage time under pressure
  • A high level of administration and organisational skills
  • Patience and proven problem-solving skills
  • A high level of enthusiasm and personal commitment
  • The ability to work independently and to deadline
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Willingness to work flexible hours where required (including some weekends during critical periods)

Also, desirable would be:
  • Experience using Salesforce CRM as a sales tool
  • Study abroad experience/ International student graduate, ideally in the United States
  • Awareness of F1 student visa requirements
  • Fluency in Arabic

Application method and closing date

Please apply with a CV and covering letter highlighting why you believe you are suitable for this role, via our online application form.

Location

Bogotá, COL

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Sales & Customer Services

Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.

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