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Sales Development Representative – Education Tech
Location
South Africa
Posted
95 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Sales Development Representative – Education Tech
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• Identify and research qualified professors, academic founders, and education operators • Build targeted outbound campaigns across email, LinkedIn, and other channels • Craft thoughtful, personalized outreach that reflects the complexity of the offering • Generate qualified meetings for the senior partnerships or leadership team • Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand program fit and readiness • Qualify opportunities based on academic focus, regulatory alignment, and growth potential • Maintain accurate CRM records and track pipeline progression • Ensure smooth handoff to senior stakeholders once opportunities are validated • Map global higher education trends and emerging academic niches • Identify high-potential geographic regions and subject areas • Track competitor positioning and alternative accreditation pathways • Provide structured feedback from the market to inform messaging and positioning • Help refine outbound playbooks and messaging frameworks • Test and iterate on outreach strategies based on performance data • Maintain organized documentation of workflows and lead tracking • Proactively suggest improvements to pipeline efficiency and targeting
Job Requirements
- 2 to 5+ years of experience in sales development, business development, or partnerships
- Experience in edtech, higher education, SaaS, or startup environments
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
- Confidence speaking with senior academics, founders, and institutional leaders
- Structured approach to outbound prospecting and pipeline management
- Comfort operating in evolving environments with limited playbooks
- Self-directed work ethic in a fully remote setup
Benefits
- Up to **14 days** of Paid Time Off annually (starting Day 1)
- Observance of **Holidays** per company guidelines
- 100% remote setup** so you can work wherever you’re most productive
- Exposure to global higher education innovation
- Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Opportunity to shape outbound strategy inside a growing institution
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