Sales Manager

Sales Manager - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum 

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 56 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 offers apprenticeships and provides training for individuals through our two key brands, The Job Gym and The National Logistics Academy. We strive to improve learners’ life prospects by helping thousands of learners each year gain new skills and employment opportunities. We offer training to our employees to enable them to develop new skills and we offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our team. You will build, maintain and develop relationships with both existing and prospective clients to promote and obtain new business for Mantra Learning, The National Logistics Academy and Job Gym. This is a fast-paced environment perfect for those wanting to be kept on their toes. This position is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours a week based in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Job Role Duties:

• Secure new employer accounts by promoting our offer in director level pitches.
• Write successful tenders to gain business with big name employers.
• Manage team of account managers to build repeat business in existing client base.
• Ensure the sales team is meeting and surpassing targets set across multiple government funding streams.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, manage underperformance and set stretching targets.
• Gather and report performance data to the Senior Management Team.
• Assist and support the Sales & Marketing Director with establishing and implementing the Sales and Marketing strategy.

Experience:

• Proven track record of securing new business and meeting sales targets.
• Experienced in leading a team with the ability to motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve their targets.
• Experience of board level pitches and constructing tenders.
• Experience of managing and developing CRM systems

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong digital, spoken and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Knowledge of the logistics sector advantageous.
• Knowledge of funded learning advantageous.
• Valid UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• A good standard of academic ability with level 2 Maths and English as a minimum.
• Digital skills L3 minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferable).

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!

23 days holidays plus bank holidays
Free eyecare vouchers
Subsidised team social events – including summer and Christmas parties
Training package available for teaching qualifications
Free parking
Pension scheme
Discretionary profit related bonus scheme
Health & wellbeing initiatives
Net zero initiatives
Access to affordable health care plan
247 Employee assistant programme
Subsidised team social events