Sales & Partnerships Associate (Travel & Education)

• You’re a natural relationship-builder with strong communication and persuasion skills
• You’re entrepreneurial, proactive, and energized by targets and challenges
• You’re experienced in travel, education, or study-abroad services and understand the landscape
• You’re ambitious, self-driven, and excited about shaping the future of a growing startup
• You’re eager to grow into a leadership role in sales and partnerships
• Your responsibilities...
• You will identify, pitch, and close partnerships with schools, travel agencies, and education consultants
• You will manage and nurture B2B and B2C partner relationships to drive recurring transactions and referrals
• You will actively engage with prospective students and travelers, onboarding them to our clients services
• You will collaborate with the marketing team to design campaigns targeting both individuals and institutions
• You will represent our client at events, webinars, and meetings virtually and in-person to expand reach
• You will provide structured feedback to the product team based on partner and customer needs
• You will track, analyze, and report weekly on B2C signups, B2B deals, and conversion performance
• To be considered, you should have...
• 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or partnerships
• Direct experience in travel agencies, education consultancy, or school admissions
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills
• A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A self-starter mindset and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Bonus: Familiarity with CRM tools and digital outreach platforms
• What success looks like…
• Steady growth in B2C user signups and retention
• A growing portfolio of strong partnerships with schools, consultants, and travel agencies
• Increased revenue from recurring transactions and referrals
• Recognition of our client as the go-to partner in the travel and education space
• Clear, data-backed reporting that showcases measurable impact
• Challenges you may face in this role…
• Navigating competitive landscapes in both travel and education sectors
• Balancing relationship management with ambitious sales targets
• Building trust with institutional partners in a new and evolving brand
• Staying agile and adaptive in a startup with evolving strategies and priorities
• The Goodies…
• Remote role with flexible working hours
• Be part of a mission-driven startup transforming the study-abroad and travel experience in Africa.
• Opportunity for fast career growth into leadership roles
• Work closely with the founder and core team, your input will truly matter
• Access to mentorship, training, and startup perks
• A collaborative, energetic culture built for growth and impact

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