About the role

African Adventures is growing, and we’re looking for a confident communicator and natural salesperson to join as a Sales Executive ( Partnerships Coordinator). You will cover the Mid to Southwest region of the UK (from Northamptonshire to Cornwall) and must hold a full driving license as travel within your area is required.

In this role, you’ll proactively reach out to community groups such as schools, colleges, scout groups, and other organisations to introduce them to volunteering opportunities. You’ll be responsible for generating interest in our trips and delivering engaging presentations to potential volunteers and their families, so strong public speaking skills are essential. You’ll also support our volunteers with fundraising, hosting virtual workshops and providing creative guidance.

This is a home-based position, but you will attend meetings, training sessions, and events at client locations or company offices, which can fall outside standard hours during busy periods.

About You

We’re a friendly, supportive team with a varied and rewarding role within a purpose-driven company. To succeed, you’ll be a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships, both one-on-one and in larger groups. You’ll be highly organised, able to manage your own calendar, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting. An interest in travel, international development, or the UK education sector is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Build new and strengthen existing relationships with schools, colleges, Scouts/Girl Guides and other groups interested in volunteering with us.
• Support the Partnerships Manager in achieving quarterly recruitment targets and company development goals.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure regional customer data is accurate and use it to drive lead generation and sales.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging information presentations to prospective volunteers.
• Act as a brand ambassador at meetings, conferences, fairs and exhibitions, promoting our trips and mission.
• Manage fundraising support for volunteers, including hosting virtual workshops every 6-8 weeks and maintaining materials.
• Manage a caseload of enquiries, arrange and hold initial meetings; liaise with prospective volunteer groups and provide detailed information about our trips.
• Work towards your own achievable volunteer recruitment target and undertake other duties as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a field sales role or educational setting
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Flexible and available to work occasional evenings as required
• Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team
• Friendly, collaborative and approachable attitude
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and solutions-focused mindset
• Confident with IT systems and software
• Full UK driving license
• Experience of working in the school, travel or charity sector
• Passionate about international development, volunteering, travel and education

How to apply

You can apply by emailing your CV with a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to be interviewed for the position to recruitment@africanadventures.co.uk.

Interview Process

The interview process will commence on 6 October and will consist of three stages: 1) an initial telephone interview, 2) a first-stage face-to-face interview, 3) a second-stage face-to-face interview with a short presentation. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,750.00 per year

Benefits

• Commission based on sales performance
• Potential annual bonus linked to company sales targets
• 6.6 weeks annual leave per year
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Private medical insurance