Candidate Sales Engagement Manager

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking a Candidate Sales Engagement Manager to drive learner engagement and lead a dedicated team. The role involves developing candidate engagement strategies, collaborating with marketing to enhance messaging, and managing budgets for campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales track record, team management experience, and a passion for education. Competitive salary of £37,500-42,000 with performance-based incentives is offered for this hybrid role based in London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a team and driving sales performance.
• Strong background in selling training courses/packages.
• Experience in collaborating with marketing teams to drive engagement.
• Track record of growing engagement departments.
• Passion for education and career development.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the team for learner generation strategy.
• Develop and execute a candidate engagement strategy.
• Work closely with marketing to refine messaging.
• Own marketing budgets and spending plans.
• Coach the team to achieve KPIs.
• Maintain compliance while working with funding teams.

Skills

Team management

Sales performance driving

Collaboration with marketing teams

KPI setting and achievement

Passion for education and training

Job description

CANDIDATE SALES ENGAGEMENT MANAGER - £37,500-42,000 - HYBRID 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN LONDON

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving learner engagement and delivering exceptional candidate experiences? Do you have a proven track record in growing high‑performing teams, creating successful marketing strategies, and exceeding KPIs in the training industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

Experience required:

Proven experience in managing a team, setting KPIs, and driving sales performance.

A strong background in selling training courses/packages and working towards targets.

Experience in collaborating with marketing teams to drive engagement and improve billing.

A track record of growing and scaling sales or learner engagement departments.

Passion for education, training, and career development.

As the Candidate Engagement Manager, you will:

• Grow and develop the team to ensure a best-in-class learner generation strategy.
• Develop and execute a candidate engagement strategy, including hosting events and webinars.
• Work closely with marketing and stakeholders to refine messaging, collateral, and content.
• Take ownership of marketing budgets and spending plans for our growing geographic and programme reach.
• Coach and mentor the team, ensuring they achieve KPIs and continuously improve processes.
• Maintain strict compliance and accuracy while working with funding teams to drive efficiency.

Why Join?

Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team in a thriving industry.

Work with a collaborative and innovative leadership team.

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Career growth opportunities in an expanding organisation.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help shape the future of learner engagement in private training!