Sales Consultant - AUT Online, Auckland CBD (Fixed term until December 2028)

• Opportunities for professional development and free study 

• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance 

• Full time, fixed term for 4 years role based in Auckland CBD 

About AUT 

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is dynamic and vibrant with a hugely diverse body of students, staff and partners. We are a socially driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions. AUT has over 29,000 students and around 4,000 staff across our three Auckland teaching campuses. 

As part of a fresh and energised approach to the future, AUT is busy working on 'AUT Online' - a new co-ordinated, integrated and high-quality portfolio of online-by-design programme offerings. This is a unique chance to make a huge impact and be a part of launching AUT Online.  

About the role 

The primary focus of this role will be phone based outbound sales of AUT's Online offering to achieve our enrolment targets. You will enjoy sales and be driven to converting student leads into successful applications and enrolments.  You will implement sales strategies, to ensure a seamless and effective student recruitment process, significantly contributing to the growth and success of AUT Online and its students.

Skills and Experience 

You will be an experienced outbound sales professional. You will also bring with you: 

• Sales experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as a high performing sales consultant or student advisory. Preferably in higher-education.   

• Proven success: Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales and performance targets, within an agreed timeframe.  
• Comfortable working in a project environment: This will be a high change environment so the ability to work flexibly and adapt to change is essential.
• A passion for education: Experience in higher education is not essential but would be advantageous.

• Cultural excellence: Commitment to building team understanding of te Ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  

Culture 

Here at AUT we are more of a community and there is real purpose and meaning underpinning what we do. You will be part of the beginning of our AUT Online journey to deliver Online learning to our students.  

Be a part of an organisation with engaging work, a supportive team, and a purpose-driven environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Benefits 

• Professional development.

• Generous leave allowances 

• Flexible and hybrid working options  

Salary Range: $70,000 -  $96,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience) 

Ref: 90881

Closing Date:  6 December at 10.30pm

Please note: The official title for this role is AUT Online Programme Advisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as we aim to make the appointments before the end of the year. The successful candidates will commence in February 2025.