Referral Account Manager

Referral Account Manager – Business Development (Internal/External) £23,500 – £28,000 per annum DOE – OTE circa £30,000

We are Mantra Learning, the UK’s leading Logistics learning and development organisation. Mantra has supported the skills needs of the logistics sector for over 54 years and is an Ofsted rated grade 2 independent training provider. The Manchester site is well established as the largest specialist logistics training facility in the UK. Our organisation provides training for people at all levels, supporting individuals to gain work to developing senior managers. We also strive to improve learners life prosects by offering programmes such as mental health and wellbeing, digital skills, English and maths Through our two key brands of The Job Gym and The National Logistics Academy and utilising several different types of government funding that we have successfully secured, we help thousands of learners each year to gain new skills. This creates a talent pipeline that supports the long-term growth of industry, while also enhancing career prospects and the progression opportunities for our learners. We work with some of the biggest brands in the country, including Aldi, Wincanton and AO, delivering approximately 400 Apprenticeships, over 2500 Large Goods Vehicle licences and 1,100 Fork Lift Truck licences each year.

The Role The Referrer Account Managers are to ensure that strong relationships are built and maintained with the key stakeholders within our referral partners. By excellent communication, sharing of learner successes and a professional representation of the Job Gym GM brand, the objective is to be recognised as the preferred supplier for all referral partners to signpost their candidates for training and support.

Your duties will include:

• Develop opportunities with referral partners and employers
• Generates sales leads through a variety of methods
• Manage Recruitment Agency enquiries
• Work closely with Management to schedule and fill cohorts
• Present Information sessions both face to face and via Microsoft TEAMS
• Attend Jobs Fairs and other events to promote our offer
• Analyse market trends/monthly reporting to Line Manager

Role requirements

Essential Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Sales orientated with the ability to pitch in a personal and professional manner
• Experience of working with charities
• Proven experience of relationship building
• Experience of providing an excellent standard of customer service
• GCSE A-C or equivalent in Maths and English and be computer literate
• NVQ Level 2
• No education experience needed, training will be provided

Desirable but not essential Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications

• Understanding of government funded training programs (preferred)

Mantra Learning Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex and sexual orientation.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We also prioritise the safeguarding and welfare of all staff.

The successful applicant will be required to agree to all necessary checks such as providing sufficient employment references and providing proof of the right to work in the UK. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out for all successful applicants.

 If this is the role you’re looking for please apply today!

Please email your CV and cover letter to HR@mantralearning.co.uk

• 23 days holidays pro rata plus bank holidays
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Pension scheme
• Onsite café
• Discretionary profit related bonus scheme
• Subsidised team social events – regular gatherings, including summer and Christmas parties
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Net zero initiatives
• Access to affordable health care plan
• 247 Employee assistant programme
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Free fruit, bread and hot refreshments