Candidate Sales Engagement Manager

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

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in education is seeking a Candidate Sales Engagement Manager to lead a dynamic team in learner engagement. You will develop strategies, work closely with marketing, and drive sales performance. This role offers a competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a significant impact in the training industry. Join a collaborative leadership team and shape the future of learner engagement in private training.

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 improve engagement.
• Track record of growing sales or learner engagement departments.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the team for learner generation strategy.
• Develop and execute candidate engagement strategy.
• Work closely with marketing to refine messaging.
• Take ownership of marketing budgets.
• Coach and mentor the team on achieving KPIs.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy while driving efficiency.

Skills

Team management

Sales performance

Training course sales

Collaboration with marketing

Knowledge of educational strategies

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!