As the Customer Acquisition Lead, youll help introduce parents to a revolutionary AI-based digital product that will help learners to learn faster and more effectively.
This is a newly created role at a high-potential start-upan opportunity to help build something new while enjoying flexibility in working hours and in defining the role.
Responsibilities
- Acquire 20 paying parents in the first 3 months. The only critical KPI, which will be re-evaluated upon success.
- Generate and qualify leads via WhatsApp / Facebook groups, parent communities, and offline networks independently.
- Pitch the product to parents, handle objections, and close sales.
- Track leads and conversions in Google Sheets.
- Provide weekly updates on numbers : leads generated, conversations had and parents closed.
- Work closely with the founder and development team on feedback from parents to refine messaging.
- Focus solely on acquisition; all product support / technical issues are handled elsewhere.
Qualifications
Minimum Matric.A strong passion for marketing, along with a proven track record of successful sales experience, is the key requirement for this role.Experience & Other Requirements
At least 1 year in direct sales, tutoring, education services, or other proven sales.Prior work in parent-facing contexts (tutoring companies, edtech, after-school programs, church / school groups, etc).Demonstrated ability to acquire paying customers without a brand behind them. Example : tutors who filled their own schedules.Own car with valid driver's license.Open to traveling and visiting schools and potential clients.Salary
The salary is negotiable, with a base of approximately R10,000 per month (depending on hours, flexibility, and other factors).In addition, there is a highly rewarding commission structure.Finding the right fit is the priority, so salary terms are flexible at this stage, within reasonable boundaries.