Sales Consultant

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chichester College Full time

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Sales Consultant at either our Crawley, Broadwater or Northbrook campus. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of GBP29,483 - GBP32,226 per annum

The Sales Consultant role:

Attention Sales professionals - have you ever thought about a Sales role within a Further Education College Group?

Maybe Further Education isn t typically where you d think about a role in Sales, but we have a large and highly regarded Sales team who promote and sell our fantastic range of apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Education courses and more. As our Sales Consultant, you will proactively generate high quality leads across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire and convert these into new business for the College. You will also account manage a portfolio of employers with a focus on providing outstanding customer service. The apprenticeships and courses you sell will give apprentices and learners the opportunity to change their life through learning, and help them achieve their academic and professional aspirations.

A key benefit of a Sales role within an education setting is the amazing benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector. This includes 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with each year of service) plus bank holidays, college closure days over the Christmas period (which are not deducted from leave entitlement) and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days. Other benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme, plus access to a range of discount schemes and professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Key Responsibilities of our Sales Consultant:

  • To lead responsibility for apprenticeships in a defined area.
  • To ensure that agreed targets for sales are met/exceeded and that there is high and consistent customer satisfaction through responsive and effective account management.
  • To cold call and self-generate leads for new business via telephone or visits in accordance with and within the boundaries imposed by GDPR.
  • To be the key point of contact for a sector supporting across the Group where required, co-ordinating timely enrolments, facilitating enquiries and generating new business leads to develop strong industry links and greater opportunities for our student body.
  • To identify and analyse needs of employers and present a training solution to them face-to-face.
  • To handle customer complaints promptly and professionally, escalating where required.
  • To be a sales ambassador for all that the College Group has to offer and promote the breadth and range of products and services available across our organisation to the local business community and beyond.

Our ideal Sales Consultant should have the below skills and experience:

  • Level 3 (A Level) English & Maths
  • English & Maths GCSE
  • Negotiating skills
  • Knowledge of Commercial acumen
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, outlook, excel, Teams and PowerPoint
  • Experience in handling customer complaints
  • Proven track record of Business to Business Sales experience and building and converting potential new customers/clients

Closing date for applications: 29 July 2024

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high-quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.

If you would like to learn more about our Sales Consultant role, then please click apply today

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.

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