Training Sales Manager

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a membership organisation in the marine sector, within their training function.

Initially to be offered as a 6 month fixed-term contract but there's a good chance it may become permanent.

This new role is integral to the sustained growth of their training business. Responsible for both business development and for oversight of the development and roll out of new training courses. Engaging with key stakeholders, developing relationships with both current and new business, and managing the performance of the training content developers (whether internal or external providers). Working collaboratively with the Head of Training supporting the overall business strategy to ensure outstanding delivery of a range of qualifications which include funded and commercial courses. Engage with member companies to establish their training needs and promote the use of Apprenticeships and the commercial courses to their members and across the wider marine industry. Be at the forefront of not only supporting the growth of the training business, but also increasing the standards and reputation of the industry.

Responsibilities will include:-

• Working Collaboratively with the Head of Training to design and implement a training business strategy to maintain existing client base and grow the training business in line with the training business plan.
• Prospect potential clients with support from internal resources.
• Developing existing relationships with members to generate new business, managing their expectations.
• Raising the profile and promoting the company's training to the wider Membership.
• Development of appropriate marine career pathways.
• Compiling and maintaining internal and external data as required.
• Negotiate and deliver local projects or contracts to meet customer or business needs.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required or product launches as necessary and present as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Training to ensure desired outcomes are delivered in a timely manner.
• Deliver monthly reporting and accurate forecasting of course sales, training delivery against financial targets.

Main requirements for this role include:-

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within vocational training sector.
• Previous experience as a Business Development Manager with evidence of achieving performance targets.
• Experience in a sales environment and driven to working towards sales targets in a B2B environment.
• Experience and knowledge of the levy and funding streams (preferable).
• Constant and effective target achiever and business closer against pre agreed targets.
• Excellent IT skills - working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of the Marine Industry would be a significant advantage.
• Self-starter, pro-active individual with outstanding organisational skills.
• Possess excellent communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, be flexible and resilien.t
• Excellent networking, listening and relationship building skills.
• Passionate, enthusiastic and with the ambition and commitment to deliver.
• Tactful and able to deal with difficult situations sensitively.
• Exemplary written communication skills.

This role will be based at the company's headquarter's with frequent travel (mainly South, with flexibility required).

A full UK driving licence is required and own car (expenses paid).

The salary advertised is a guide based on base salary and commission and bonus (pro-rata).

As this role is available NOW, please apply IMMEDIATELY.