Sales and Marketing Executive - Gravesend

Sales and Marketing Executive - Gravesend

Location: Gravesend , Kent Salary: 0 per year Date posted: 25/06/2012 14:01 Job type:Permanent Company: TBG Learning Ltd Contact: Tracy May Ref: Totaljobs/LC203 Job ID: 53922488

Ref:LC203

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Executive

Reports to: Business Manager

Location: Gravesend Learning Centre

Closing Date: 6th July 2012

Reporting to the Business Manager this role involves promoting current and new programmes within the centre, concentrating on the Foundation Learning programmes which help young adults to improve their levels of confidence and motivation and ability to secure employment, apprenticeships or Further Education. Working in a target driven environment with responsibility for enhancing the centre's presence within Kent and maximising referrals through networking and direct promotion of our programmes.

What you'll be doing:

Responsible for the generation of referrals/starts onto all programmes, generate referrals/starts through sales and marketing activities Generate innovative ideas in increasing programme starts. Organise and promote marketing events. Attend external marketing events Develop good working relationships with all referral sources and other relevant parties. Building links with local agencies/companies in defined geographical areas to locate placements/work experience/job vacancies Carry out research relevant to the promotion of new business and promote sales through creative and effective sales techniques and tools to maximise starts onto all courses. Carry out initial assessment, advice and guidance and ensure customers are enrolled on the appropriate programme Carry out programme inductions as per TBG procedures and adhere to contractual requirements as required To initiate new customers onto their first course and support ongoing learning activities within the Learning Centre Provide statistics relating to referrals/starts and maintain/update databases and information for referral services. Ensure correct completion of paperwork and timely submission to the Administration department.Produce and maintain information boards in Centre with newsletter items, success stories etc Arrange, attend and record taster days for learners Research, cost and arrange Reward days for learners Arrange Equality and Diversity activities monthly in relation to the E&D calendar To carry out such other duties as requested by your Line/Centre/Regional Manager.

What you'll need to have:

Full Driving Licence and own transport ideallyPrevious experience of working within a target driven industry. Able to demonstrate a proven track record in achieving targets. Detail innovative ideas in increasing starts Have first class influencing and communication skills. Confidence to motivate customers and match to appropriate programmes. Be highly organised. Have a good knowledge of the local labour market with a sound appreciation of employer needs. Good administration and IT skills. Quality driven with a passion for the delivery of excellent services. Experience of working with socially and economically disadvantaged people preferable and a passion to work with this client group. Ability to work flexibly as a member of a team