Sales Executive

Closing date: Wednesday 23 January 2019

Interview date: Friday 1 February 2019

We are looking to appoint an experienced individual to the role of Sales Executive, to create, follow-up and close sales opportunities with small, medium and large employers across Merseyside and the North West region. 

This position focuses on both the acquisition of new business and account management and development.  The role will focus on defining and executing B2B sales strategies to ensure the growth and development of commercial training and apprenticeship services. 

We are looking for an individual who has a genuine desire to develop long term relationships with, and provide effective solutions to our customers. You should be a bright, enthusiastic and confident person with an outgoing personality, have a positive work ethic and a desire to succeed.

For this Sales Executive position, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Proven track record in field sales in the education and training sector
• Ability to drive, manage and grow St Helens College apprenticeship and commercial provision
• Oversee and develop the sign up of Apprenticeship starts across the North West
• Responsible for the development of new business
• Establish and maintain relationships with SME employers and apprenticeship levy payers
• Ensure outstanding customer service
• Network in your region to maximise business opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, membership of final salary or career average pension scheme, professional development and training, free on-site car parking, and other voluntary benefit schemes, including cycle to work scheme.

St Helens College is committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept CV’s from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered.