Sales Trainer - Student Recruitment
Sales Trainer - Student Recruitment
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Job Description
At FutureLearn were passionate about the power of lifelong learning. We help learners from all over the world progress in their careers and invest in their futures.
We truly believe that upskilling is a worthy investment and we hope to empower our learners to take control of their careers through personalised learning pathways giving them progress at their fingertips.
Partnering with 260 worldclass educational partners including prestigious universities global brands and industry partners we offer our 20 millionstrong learner community the opportunity to discover and access flexible highquality online courses and degrees.
Were not here just to teach new skills (although we do that well) we want to help transform lives. FutureLearn is looking to build our teams with people who share our passion for lifelong learning career empowerment and education for all. If that sounds like you get in touch. You could help us achieve our biggest goal yet becoming the worlds best AIpowered careerbased learning platform and OPM.
What is the opportunity
The Sales Trainer will be responsible for developing and delivering effective training programs for sales advisors who support prospective students in their journey to enrolment. The role aims to enhance the sales teams performance improve conversion rates and ensure best practices in consultative selling within the higher education sector.
What does success look like:
- Design develop and deliver comprehensive sales training programs.
- Conduct onboarding training for new sales advisors ensuring they have knowledge skills and confidence to engage effectively with prospective students.
- Lead roleplay exercises and workshops to reinforce key selling techniques and soft skills.
- Provide ongoing coaching refresher training and development sessions to improve sales performance and adherence to best practice.
- Develop sales scripts objectionhandling techniques and consultative selling strategies.
- Monitor and assess training effectiveness through feedback performance metrics and direct observation making necessary improvements to training materials and methods.
- Work closely with sales management to identify performance gaps and create targeted training sessions.
- Utilize and implement digital tools including LMS CRM platforms and elearning software to develop and deliver training content effectively.
- Ensure all training aligns with regulatory requirements ethical sales practices and internal policies.
- Collaborate with marketing academic services student support and admissions to ensure sales advisors have the needed support a deep understanding of the programmes as well as entry requirements.
What you will bring to the table:
- Proven experience as a Sales Trainer or Sales Coach preferably within the higher education sector.
- Demonstrated success in improving sales team performance through structured training programmes.
- Experience developing training content including elearning modules presentations and interactive workshops.
- Strong knowledge of the UK Education system ideally the higher education sector.
- Experience in student recruitment is highly desirable.
Education
- Certification in Sales or Coaching is highly desirable.
Skills
- Fluent in both English and Italian.
- Strong skills in facilitation presentation and coaching Capable of delivering engaging and effective training sessions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to motivate and inspire others with a vibrant and dynamic style.
- Proficient in consultative and solution oriented selling strategies with a focus on closing sales.
- Possesses an analytical mindset.
- Proficient with digital tools and platforms.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
- Skilled in problem solving.
Desirable skills
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training tools.
- Degree in Business Education Sales or related field.
What we offer you:
- 28 days of Annual Leave plus UK Public Holidays
- Roll over up to 5 days Holiday
- Access to FutureLearn courses
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Charity work 1 day dedicated to a charity of your choice
- Calm Premium Subscription
What happens next
Ready to go for it Click Apply include your CV and tell us why youd like to become a FutureLearner and how youll nail this role.
Recruitment Process
Please contact if you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations to be made to support you through the recruitment process.
Diversity Statement
We value all the great benefits that diversity brings and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work At FutureLearn we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race colour national origin ethnicity gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion.
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Employment Type
Student
