Sales Executive

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is seeking a Sales Executive for their Green Skills Department. This full-time role involves developing client engagement through extensive outreach, cold calling, and tailored training solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a proven track record in sales management. This position offers a range of benefits and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Excellent defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong negotiation abilities needed.
• Proven track record in lead generation and sales management essential.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Green Skills academy growth and client engagement through proactive outreach.
• Conduct extensive phone calling, emphasizing cold calling and managing leads.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; understand client needs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong negotiation abilities

Proven track record in lead generation and sales management

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Sales Executive to join our Green Skills Department at our Slough & Langley Campus on a full-time permanent basis.

Overview

Sales Executive

The Sales Executive will help to enhance the Green Skills academy's growth and client engagement. You will be responsible for developing a comprehensive understanding of the academy's diverse educational services and effectively communicating their value to potential clients. The primary responsibility of this position involves extensive phone calling, with a significant focus on cold calling as well as managing and following up on warm leads. You will use various strategic engagement channels, including LinkedIn Sales Navigator, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings, to identify skills gaps and establish training requirements tailored to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Green Skills academy growth and client engagement through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the academy's services and clearly communicate their value to potential clients.
• Conduct extensive calling, with emphasis on cold calling and managing/warming leads; follow up to convert prospects.
• Utilize engagement channels (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings) to identify skills gaps and determine training requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Proven track record in lead generation and sales management.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Staff Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays for support roles
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to subsidised leisure courses
• Excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support work-life balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Thursday 9th September 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.