Sales Consultant [Ref: WC3987]

Worthing College; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Worthing is looking for a Sales Consultant to sell Apprenticeships and Higher Education programs. The role involves achieving sales targets and maintaining client relationships. Candidates must have consultative sales experience and be skilled in communication. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role, preferably in education.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the college at events and meetings.

Skills

Consultative sales

Excellent customer service

Relationship building

Target achievement

Job description

Overview

Worthing, Crawley or Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group

Sales Consultant [Ref: WC3987]

£31,279-£34,189 per annum • 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

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!

You will be selling Apprenticeships, Higher Education, T-Level Placements, Commercial Courses and Commercial Hires across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Sell Apprenticeships, Higher Education, T-Level Placements, Commercial Courses and Commercial Hires across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and contribute to the college’s overall performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, employers and stakeholders; provide excellent customer service.
• Represent the college at events and meetings to promote courses and generate enquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth learner journey from enquiry to onboarding.

Our Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional leave days.
• Discount schemes - discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - development days, funded apprenticeships and access to other courses and activities.
• Additional information available in the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, with a diverse student body and supportive environment. It’s an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking job shares or flexible working arrangements. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and we are committed to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you’ll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

Work Pattern

Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00
Friday 08:30-16:30

Please note that this role can be based at either our Crawley, Chichester or Worthing Colleges.

Key Dates

Closing date: 6 October 2025
Interview date: 14 October 2025.

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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.