Virtual Assistant (Sales)
Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Virtual Assistant (Sales) to support the Leadership Team in driving enrollment growth, partnership outreach, revenue opportunities, and structured follow-up systems.
- This role goes beyond administrative support — it requires sales coordination, pipeline management, lead engagement, and conversion support at an executive level
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Lead Management
- Manage inbound and outbound sales inquiries (students, partners, institutions)
- Track leads and maintain CRM or structured pipeline systems
- Follow up with prospects to increase enrollment conversion rates
- Support proposal preparation and partnership documentation
Executive Sales Support
- Assist leadership with scheduling sales calls and partnership meetings
- Prepare sales briefs, summaries, and performance reports
- Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities
- Draft and manage professional email communications
Growth & Operations Support
- Monitor enrollment targets and assist in performance tracking
- Support outreach campaigns (LinkedIn, email, strategic partnerships)
- Maintain organized documentation of sales activities
- Coordinate communication between leadership and external stakeholders
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in sales support, business development, or lead management
- Strong understanding of sales pipelines and conversion processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline
- Comfortable using CRM tools, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and scheduling tools
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Professional discretion when handling executive-level communication
- Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
Preferred (But Not Mandatory)
- Experience in education, edtech, or academic institutions
- Familiarity with LinkedIn outreach and email campaign tools
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing or enrollment funnels
What You’ll Gain
- Financial compensation.
- Direct exposure to executive-level decision-making
- Opportunity to contribute to scaling an African academic institution
- Flexible remote work structure
- Performance-based growth and compensation in addition to base pay.
- Long-term career growth opportunities
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send:
- Engage with at least 4 posts (on their different media) of the organization through which you are applying
- Send your Updated CV and Short cover letter outlining relevant experiences to admin@wale.university Subject: Virtual Assistant (Sales)