Sandton - The Entrepreneurial Scout is a premium Raizcorp brand ambassador who proactively delivers superior calibre entrepreneurs for the various Raizcorp programmes. The scout is a hunter who actively drives the process and ensures quantity and quality flow of entrepreneurs throughout the selection process.
Key responsibilities
The Entrepreneurial Scout’s key responsibilities include:
Own, adopt and execute the process for all new candidates applying for any one of the Raizcorp programmes, which will include but not limited to:
Screening and verifying EOIs
Setting and conducting interviews with candidates
Administering completion and submission of psych tests
Collating all the due diligence information
Arranging and preparing the candidates for panels
Responsible for ensuring the process is also adopted by the department
Ensure all documentation in files is correct and accurate for audit purposes
Responsible for meeting targets for the various Prosperators in coordination with PM’s and marketing
Generating new leads through events, presentations, talks and networking
Cold calling potential leads for a variety of Enterprise Development programmes
Building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders
Liaising with the PM’s to arrange panels and resources
Preparing client packs for companies that sponsor the successful beneficiaries
Providing continuous feedback to beneficiaries during the process
Ensuring timelines are adhered to during the process
Preparing and submitting various reports for the different programmes and presenting daily and weekly updates to the management team
Preparing and submitting a report for marketing regarding number of responses from marketing campaigns
Attending a wide variety of events, including on weekends, and manning stands
Working with a team of support staff in achieving various targets and deadlines
Required to travel to other Prosperators from time to time to fulfill the need for new beneficiaries
Responsible for drafting contracts with the beneficiaries and ensuring they are correct
Monitor and maintain a high level of delivery to all clients that apply for any of the programmes
Manage, mentor and guide admin staff in the department
Attend sales courses conducted and facilitated at Raizcorp
Skills, competencies and minimum criteria
Minimum National Diploma or Degree level qualification
Strong verbal communicator, able to liaise with entrepreneurs, clients and team members
Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
At least five years of previous experience in sales and / or recruitment industry
Must have experience excelling in a high-volume sales and / or recruitment position
Must be experienced in and have exposure to different interviewing techniques
Head hunting / cold calling experience non-negotiable
Behavioural competencies
Strong deadline driven personality
Self-motivated and organised
Exceptional communicator with a love for people
Meticulous eye for detail
Internal locus of control with real passion for quality work
Pro-active team player
Ability to manage under pressure
Emotional maturity and ability to take ownership and accountability
The ability to take constructive criticism and take corrective action to make improvements
Raizcorp may in its absolute discretion require the employee from time to time, to perform duties which are incidental to the position into which the Employee is hereby appointed.
The employee expressly understands and accepts that this position will require overtime work as and when projects and deadline require. The employee undertakes, as far reasonable in each project, to commit to successful achievement of project deadlines and submission dates.
The Employee will be required to travel and will be compensated on a per kilometer basis or on an S&T basis if required to stay overnight