London (Hybrid, good flexibility)
Director of Commercial & Growth, Lifelong Learning – LSE
£120,000 – 130,000 + Bonus + strong benefits
Cambridge (Hybrid)
Featured Sales & Business Development Manager, Open Programmes – Executive Education
£39,975-51,250 + Bonus + Benefits
Our client, a leading Executive Education provider is looking for a Corporate Sales & Business Development Manager to join as part of their growing Open Programmes team. This post will work closely with Academic Programme Directors, faculty, programme managers and representatives from open programme corporate clients across public open programmes and open programmes delivered to a single company audience.
Industry Business Schools Education Executive Education Higher Education
Function Account Management Business Development Executive Education Higher Education Open Programmes Sales
Duration Permanent
Type Full Time
Start Date ASAP
As part of the front-line sales team, the role holder will be the first point of contact for their programme enquiries and will channel leads into the sales pipeline. Using proven sales methods and the resources of the companies CRM system, the role holder will seek to convert high-potential leads into sales opportunities.
Corporate Sales & Business Development Manager: Key Responsibilities
• Sales and portfolio management
• Horizon scanning and market knowledge
• Client relationship management
• Liaison with stakeholders
• Administration and reporting
• Participate in and contribute toward special projects
• Contribute effectively to company values and participate in team activities.
Corporate Sales & Business Development Manager: Skills and Experience
• Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstratable sales experience or exposure to a sales-led environment
• Proactive sales approach with a good foundation of business development, sales, and marketing
• Previous experience working for leading business schools would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a service environment is highly desirable
• Excellent planning skills, gained through professional or personal experience
• Ability to work with academics, senior decision makers and company executives
• Ability to demonstrate a highly developed level of professional customer service and a strong desire to exceed expectations
• A committed approach to work, willing to demonstrate flexibility where necessary in order to ensure that clients’ and stakeholders’ needs are met within the scope of the project
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate accuracy and fluency in spoken and written communications
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and confidently across cultures.
A competitive salary range of £39,975-51,250 + Bonus and generous benefits package including holiday allowance of 33 days plus bank holidays is offered.
How to apply
Telfer Partners are retained to handle this opportunity. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to enquiries@telferpartners.com referencing TP 924 or call +44(0)1223632512 for a confidential discussion.
Early applications are preferred.
Referral Scheme – Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send us contact details of anyone you would like to recommend to enquiries@telferpartners.com.
Equality Policy – Telfer Partners is committed to upholding a professional and impartial recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities policy ensures that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, or union membership status.
