Sales Consultant

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Sales Consultant at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a part time, 4 month fixed term basis, and in return, we will offer a competitive salary pro rata of £30,076 - £32,874 (i.e. £13,818.70 - £17,104.27) per annum.

The Sales Consultant role:

Are you looking for a Consultative Sales Role where you can make a difference to people s lives?

Do you enjoy meeting clients face to face?

Do you enjoy exceeding targets?

Do you want to work within a great team?

If the answers are yes, then Chichester College Group would like to hear from you!

Selling Apprenticeships, Higher Education, T-Level Placements, Commercial Courses and Commercial Hires across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire within Healthcare, Education and Creative Industries

Key Responsibilities of our Sales Consultant:

• To proactively generate high-quality leads converting these to new business for the College. Priority will be in support of the sale of Apprenticeships with a sector specific focus. You will be required but not limited to promoting any other commercial opportunity that could be generated, including promoting T-Levels, VRQs, facilities, HE or short course provision.
• 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 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.
• 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 work collaboratively and practically with internal teams in curriculum and other linked business support teams to provide support, innovation, insights and opportunities.
• To use the customer relationship management (CRM) system to maximum effect; so that reports can be generated on weekly/monthly progress, consolidate planned and completed sales activity and performance towards targets.

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

• Level 3 (A Level) English & Maths
• Experience Handling customer complaints
• Proven track record of Business to Business Sales experience and building and converting potential new customers/clients
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, outlook, excel, Teams and powerpoint
• Proven administration, presentation and report writing skills
• Proven ability to identify and successfully convert new business

Closing date: 24th February 2025

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

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Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as and when they apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.