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Sales Consultant - Education

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for new Sales Consultants Education (internally known as Student Recruitment Consultants) to join our Digital Sales team.

As a member of the CEG Digital Sales / Student Recruitment team, the Sales Consultant (Education) is primarily responsible for international and domestic student recruitment with an emphasis on lead conversion using consultative sales methods. Student Recruitment Consultants will be required to manage a pipeline of prospects, supporting them through the pipeline to becoming a student.

We expect the successful candidate to hold proven sales acumen and proficient communication and consultative sales skills with ability to build strong customer-client relationship. A track record in student recruitment or knowledge of the U.K Higher Education system are desirable aspects.

A high level of customer service skills as well as excellent CRM management will be expected. If you are target-driven, determined and a confident presenter, we would love to hear from you!

The roles will be on a full-time, permanent basis, located at our Head Office in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Other key activities as a Sales Consultant (Education):

* Achieve set student recruitment targets.

* Meet expected productivity and conversion KPIs throughout the different stages of the student journey.

* Proactive sales activity by phone, email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and other platforms.

* Utilise video meetings and screen sharing to connect with and support prospective students in their decision-making process.

* Demonstrate products and services to convey the reality of studying online using a tailored and personalised approach.

* Collaborate with the Enquiry Adviser team to ensure a seamless and efficient handover.

* Collaborate with the admissions team to ensure fast, efficient and effective follow-up of student and applications to continuously improve conversion rates, attain sales outcomes and provide high standards of customer service.

* Ensure the pipeline management adheres to the Lead Management Policy.

* Record the details of all sales activity after each conversation in the CRM, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.

Key aspects we will be looking for:

* Proven sales acumen.

* Excellent communication and consultative sales skills.

* Target-driven, determined and ambitious.

* Strong relationship builder.

* Strong work ethic, self-motivated, punctual and highly organised.

* Customer service oriented.

* Pride in delivery of work to high standards, set and meet challenging goals.

* Attention to detail, cultural awareness and sensitivity.

* Adaptable and versatile.

* Enthusiastic and energetic, with a track record of high achievement.

* Supportive team player.

* Aptitude for using technology.

* Confident presenter.

We may be interviewing as we receive applications, therefore the vacancy may close earlier than the end date specified. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

Benefits:

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance cover

Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts)

Salary sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme from Tusker

Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme

Salary sacrifice Technology Purchasing Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to allstaff, as well as dedicated

Mental Health & Wellness Champions

Discounted rates on Master’s degrees with CEG Digital

Partner Universities (25% off)

Pension – Royal London salary sacrifice pension scheme currently 5% employee minimum contribution and 3% CEG employer contributions.

Holiday – Enhanced holiday of 25 days plus U.K bank Holidays