Sales Executive

Sales Executive Manchester City Centre | £26,400 starting salary + benefits | Full-time Join one of the UK's most recognised training providers and help people transform their careers through education. At Pitman Training Manchester, we support individuals and businesses to develop the skills they need to succeed. We're looking for a motivated, commercially focused Sales Executive who combines strong relationship-building skills with a proactive approach to business development. This is a consultative sales role working with both individual learners and businesses. You'll manage incoming opportunities while proactively developing new business, building partnerships and advising customers on the training solutions that best meet their individual or organisational goals. Hours & Location 37.5 hours per week, based at our Manchester City Centre training centre This is an in-person role Typical working hours are 08:30–17:00 The role includes some evening shifts until 20:00 and occasional Saturdays When you work a Saturday, you will receive an additional day off during the week What You'll Be Doing Managing incoming enquiries from prospective learners and employers Conducting face-to-face and virtual consultations Recommending suitable training programmes and learning pathways Following up opportunities through a structured sales process Building and maintaining long-term relationships with B2C learners Proactively generating new B2B opportunities and developing relationships with local employers, professional networks and referral partners to grow our training and apprenticeship business Managing your sales pipeline and following up prospects effectively Working towards monthly sales targets and performance objectives Collaborating closely with our learning and delivery teams Providing careers guidance, CV support and interview advice What We're Looking For Essential Minimum 2 years' experience in consultative sales Proven business development and lead generation experience Experience managing and developing both B2C and B2B relationships Proven ability to work towards and achieve sales targets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own sales pipeline Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital systems A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently Desirable Experience within education, apprenticeships, training, recruitment or employability Experience using CRM systems An existing local business network within Greater Manchester What We Offer Starting salary of £26,400 Health cash plan and life assurance (following probation) 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Employer pension scheme Free access to Pitman Training's full course portfolio, with dedicated study time during working hours Career development opportunities within a growing organisation If you're passionate about helping people achieve their career goals and have a proven track record in consultative sales and business development, we'd love to hear from you. No agencies please. We are managing this vacancy internally and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application and no agency fee will be payable. Show more Show less