Sales Executive - British Academies

Salwa, Kuwait

Full Time

British International for Education

Mid Level

British Academies - Sales Executive (Local Contract)

Company Overview

British International for Education consists of The British School of Kuwait (BSK), The Sunshine Kindergarten (TSK), The British Academy of Sport (BAS) and The British Academy of International Arts (BAIA).

The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is recognised widely as Kuwait's premier school. In terms of the quality of educational provision; resourcing; the achievements of its students; the breadth of the curriculum; the extent of its extra-curricular provision; the commitment to continuing professional development and the embedding of technology into the teaching, learning and management of the school, BSK sets standards that very few other schools can match. Above all, it is renowned for the quality of its students and its teachers. All teachers at BSK are adventurous, capable and ambitious and whilst the average length of stay has been increasing, there remain frequent opportunities for colleagues to apply for positions of extra responsibility. Though BSK demands the highest standards of professionalism from its staff it remains an exciting environment in which to build a career in teaching.

Job Summary

BIE hires a number of non-teaching roles in areas including Customer Service, Admissions & Marketing, Operations, IT, HR, Procurement and Finance. Openings in specialist positions are posted on the job board. If you would like your profile to be considered and do not see a specialist job posting that matches your qualifications, please complete the employment application here.

Essential Requirements:

Well-spoken and proficient in English and Arabic
Experience in a sales role. (An experience in academies and gyms would be an advantage)
Confident, enthusiastic, and detail-orientated
Familiarity with sports, arts, and recreational activities preferred

Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities and close sales targets based on leads that will be provided, through telemarketing, text messages, social media and "walk-ins".
Build loyalty and develop strong relationships with new and existing customers
Advise customers on what classes, coaches, and training locations would be most suitable for their children
Maintain a CRM database for communicating with contacts, including mailing lists, contact numbers, and email addresses.
Keep up-to-date on locations, timings, and availability of running classes
Liaise with the British Academies administration and coaches on the availability of classes and events
Reporting to management on Sales Status updates
Respond to phone calls at the British Academies

Applications to include:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Covering Letter
Profile Photo Upload (recent photograph)

Safeguarding

Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience.

If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer.

For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years.

The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.

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