Sales Executive

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to foster growth in apprenticeship opportunities across the College. The role involves building relationships with local businesses, supporting apprentices, and driving recruitment success. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales or business development, alongside excellent communication skills. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits, all aimed at creating a positive impact on the learning journey of students.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus closure for winter shutdown

Generous Local Government pension

Access to staff development programmes

Onsite Discounts at College facilities

Free car parking across campus sites

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales, account management/executive or business development role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the local business environment and workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses.
• Identify and secure employment opportunities for apprentices.
• Respond to inbound inquiries and nurture leads to drive conversions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Sales Ability

Relationship Building

Job description

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: North Harbour Campus

Salary: £29,923.30 - £31,704.28 per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 08.30 - 17.00 and Friday 08.30 - 16.30

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
  
  

About the role:

To support the identification and growth of apprenticeship and professional opportunities across the entire College. This includes sourcing new client leads, strengthening relationships with existing clients, and building a robust pipeline of skills and training opportunities that align with the College’s business plan and employer needs.

The role also acts as a “one-stop shop” for businesses, providing comprehensive support with apprenticeships and other employer-related services.

To excel in this role, you will need to be a proactive and have the ability to build and maintain relationships, identify new business opportunities, and closing deals will be crucial. Success in this role will also require the capacity to adapt to a dynamic and competitive market, continuously improve your knowledge of industry trends, and collaborate effectively with the team to drive growth and revenue.

Key Responsibilities:#

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and employers.
• Identify and secure employment opportunities for apprentices.
• Match apprentices with suitable employers based on their skills and career goals.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to both apprentices and employers throughout the placement process.
• Contribute to the development of promotional materials and campaigns aimed at employers and apprentices.
• Inbound Calls and Web Inquiries: Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and web leads, providing information and nurturing these leads to drive conversions.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships (existing and new clients) and maximise all opportunities for growth and repeat business.
  
  

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Experience in a sales, account management/executive or business development role, preferably within the education or apprenticeship sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting students and employers.
• Knowledge of the local business environment and workforce needs.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.