Sales Representative - Education (Australian Market)

 Job Description:

Job Title: Sales Representative – Education Sector (Australian Market)

Industry: International Education / Overseas Student Recruitment
Location: Kenya (Nairobi Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Gross Salary: KES 135,000 – 150,000


Job Overview

Our client, an Australia-based education institution, is seeking to recruit a results-driven Sales Representative to support student recruitment and education partner engagement within the overseas education sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving student enrollments for Australian programs, strengthening education agent partnerships, and expanding market presence. This role requires strong experience within the international education industry and a solid understanding of overseas student recruitment processes.


Key Responsibilities

Student Recruitment & Conversion

Drive student enrollment targets for Australian higher education and vocational programs
Provide consultation and advisory support to prospective students
Guide students through application and enrollment processes
Participate in recruitment fairs, events, and promotional activities

Education Agent Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with education agents and institutional partners
Provide regular updates on program offerings and admission requirements
Monitor and support agent performance to improve conversion rates
Expand and strengthen the recruitment partner network


Market Development & Reporting

Identify new market opportunities within the overseas education sector
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities
Maintain accurate pipeline records and recruitment reports
Provide regular performance updates aligned with enrollment targets


Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

Minimum 2 years experience in the Australian Higher Education sector, or
Minimum 3 years experience in Vocational Education, or
Minimum 5 years experience in the overseas education industry (English programs, Canada, or USA markets), or
Minimum 5 years relevant experience representing overseas institutions without direct Australian sector experience


Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field
Proven track record in student recruitment or education sales
Strong understanding of international education pathways
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Target-driven and performance-oriented


Remuneration

AUD 1,500 per month during the 6-month probation period

AUD 1,700 per month upon successful completion of probation


Probation Period

6 months


How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV via our Career Page.

Application Deadline: 20th February 2026

For any inquiries, please contact us at +254 784 155 512.

Gap Recruitment Services Limited does not charge candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  Required Skills:

Performance Higher Education Support Driving Development Management Skills Recruitment Salary Hiring Partnerships Records Education Business Marketing English Sales Communication Management