Sales Manager - Central London - L&D business - ref. a30301603
Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement a robust sales strategy to drive business growth in line with the company's goals and objectives.Revenue Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, securing new clients in corporate, government, and educational sectors.Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships.Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing sales team to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
Provide training, support, and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.Sales Pipeline Management: Oversee and manage the sales pipeline, from lead generation to contract negotiation and closure. Use CRM tools to track performance and manage leads efficiently.Market Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitive activity.Use insights to adjust strategies and identify opportunities for differentiation.Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, product development, and customer success teams to ensure alignment between sales efforts and overall business strategy.Reporting: Monitor and report on sales performance metrics, delivering regular updates to senior management on progress, challenges, and recommendations.Customer-Centric Approach: Ensure that customer needs are met through tailored learning solutions, offering customized approaches to learning and development challenges.
Key Requirements:Experience:
Minimum of 5+ years in B2B sales, with a proven track record in learning and development, corporate training, or eLearning solutions.Demonstrated experience in managing a sales team and achieving revenue targets.
Skills:
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.Proficiency with CRM systems e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights..
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of the corporate training and eLearning landscape, including emerging trends and challenges in the industry.Familiarity with instructional design principles and digital learning technologies.
Preferred Attributes:
Results-Driven: Strong focus on achieving and exceeding sales goals with a proactive, can-do attitude.Problem Solver: Ability to anticipate and solve challenges quickly and efficiently.Customer-Centric: Strong focus on understanding client needs and delivering value-based solutions.Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing business conditions.Innovative Thinking: An entrepreneurial mindset, with a focus on driving innovation and creativity in sales approaches.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus structure.Health, dental, and vision benefits.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.Flexible working options remote/hybrid.Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Sophie@corecruitment.com