University College Dublin’s Professional Academy is seeking a Sales Executive/Education Consultant to join our growing team. The UCD Professional Academy focuses on delivering shorter, career-focused training to individuals across a wide variety of Professional Diploma and related courses. Housed within a commercial company owned by the University, it is a fast-paced, forward-thinking, and dynamic environment.
You will be an experienced sales professional who sees the significant potential of developing this offering within Ireland’s largest University. The Professional Academy is an ambitious project which seeks to make a significant contribution to promoting skills-based training to the workforce, while upholding UCD values by embedding quality, integrity, and accountability into every aspect of its activity.
The primary purpose of the position is to establish and develop direct relationships from inbound leads to drive enrolment targets.
Responsibilities
* To consult with individuals about the best course to meet their needs and to close them as a customer and student of the UCD Professional Academy.
* To maintain a clean sales pipeline through effective use of the CRM.
* To manage direct relationships by providing excellent customer service.
* To perform administrative tasks related to sales.
* To meet and exceed sales targets and activity's.
Skills & Requirements
* A minimum of 3 years’ sales experience in an inside sales role dealing with consultative sales.
* Highly organized and efficient.
* Experience working within a highly CRM centric sales organization. Hubspot experience is a plus but not required.
* Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
* High-energy problem solver who thrives in a demanding sales environment.
* Empathetic and trustworthy, treats people with respect
* Excellent command of the English language (both spoken and written)
* Education market experience a plus, but individuals from any consultative selling background are invited to apply
What we can offer:
* Employee Pension
* Competitive Salary
* 10 days paid sick leave per annum
* Monthly staff recognition program
* Attractive performance based bonus
* Professional Development and training
* Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive Leave
* Free access to our collection of online/in person professional diplomas
* Company events and social activities as organized by our wellness committee
* Flexible working arrangements with a commitment to facilitating remote working
* 22 days of annual leave and the company closes over Good Friday and the Christmas period in addition to this time off.
Does this sound like you? If you would like to learn more on this exciting opportunity please submit your CV or contact me for more information!
UCD Professional Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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