Sales Executive

at  Knovia

Shaping Lives purpose is clear, to shape the next generation of early years educators, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and passion needed to inspire young minds. Our apprenticeships don’t just provide qualifications—they empower educators to grow in their careers, while making a lasting impact in nurseries.
Our goal is to make learning engaging, accessible, and transformative. Developing and equipping educators with the skills, knowledge and confidence to fulfil their potential, make a positive impact and to inspire others in their turn.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Sales experience including Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Customer (B2C)
• Successful track record of meeting and exceeding targets
• Experience of nurturing relationships and managing accounts in a consultative and influential way
• Experience of presenting to decision makers at all levels both face to face and remotely in informal and formal environments
• A strong commercial background
• The ability to manage your own time, workload and resources effectively

. Well-developed interpersonal, motivational and communication skills

• Creative thinker with an open minded, solutions focused and forward-thinking approach
• A desire to make a difference with a passion for the apprenticeship sector
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of MS Office (knowledge of CRM systems would be advantageous)
• Use of a car insured for business use and ability to travel nationally
• Able to work flexible hours and commit to overnight stays as and when required

. Deliver an exceptional customer experience to every client, every time

• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues ensuring all new business deliverables are communicated effectivel

• Identify new business and client opportunities within our core markets, exceeding apprenticeship targets
• Ensure all learner eligibility is met via a new business and account management activities
• Work alongside Business Development Managers to generate further new business to meet ambitious growth plans
• Develop an engagement plan to generate new sales leads and apprenticeship opportunities within SME’s
• Support BDMs with large corporate organisations who would benefit from apprentices
• Share ideas, provide valuable insights and advice at to learners and employers
• Work consultatively with prospective clients, crating world-class apprenticeship delivery models bespoke to their needs
• Build and nurture strong and sustainable relationships with key client contacts at all levels

. Deliver an exceptional customer experience to every client, every time

• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues ensuring all new business deliverables are communicated effectively

. Ensure all commercial arrangements are agreed as part of the on-boarding process

• Adhere to GDPR regulations and all internal information and data security policies and procedures
• Proactively promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people