Total 4 business management project planning job vacancies in Sales / Marketing category in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT37 0AQ

In this Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) role you will learn:

Financial administration on our SAP system
Recruitment practises by helping managers across the directorate recruit.
Minute taking
Ad-hoc project support tasks
Key tech skills such as Sharepoint and Excel
Shadowing key project meetings to gain experience and knowledge working in a project management environment
To support your development, you will also undertake a Welsh Government Apprenticeship Framework Qualification in Digital Skills for Business at Level 3 in the role and will receive on the job training and supervision to help you deliver an efficient and effective service in a positive and customer focussed manner. You will also be supported by a named mentor who will encourage you to develop a range of transferrable skills to support your career progression.

Many of our teams work online with a mix of home or hybrid (office) working. Where homeworking is required, you will be given the necessary equipment and training, however, you will need to arrange your own internet connectivity (support may be available to help with this).
The Business & Project Support Team provide a wide variety of support to teams across the Adults, Housing & Communities directorate ranging from financial assistance, to arranging and taking meetings, to ad-hoc project support.
• Gain experience of working in a Project Management environment including attending /shadowing meetings to gain project management experience and background
• Undertake a range of project support tasks as needed eg assisting with the production of documents, document updates, low level business analysis and production of charts or information for reports etc.
• Use of our financial monitoring software (SAP) to assist the team to raise invoices and Purchase Orders.
• Arranging project meetings or meetings for senior management.
• Creating a record of meeting discussions eg drafting Minutes of Meeting
• Use of key business support software such as Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Applications eg Excel, PowerBi, Teams etc
• Email inbox monitoring and responding to or forwarding on enquiries for action
• Providing general project administration support

2. To develop transferrable workplace skills e.g.
• To be proactive, adaptable, and responsive to change
• To assist with the provision of a high-quality service – this may include developing homeworking skills for some roles.
• To support internal and external customer requests and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• To communicate with a range of internal and/or external customers as required
• To assist other team members in the carrying out of their duties
• To work with others to carry out duties linked to the section in which the Apprentice is placed.
• To undertake and complete all training and development experiences as required.
• To participate in Corporate Scheme events
1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. To, as a statutory duty, adhere to the Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated policies and procedures and to report concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk. In order to support you in this, you are required to access safeguarding training at the level which is relevant to this post.
4. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
5. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

The Role and the Department

Durham University has an ambitious ten-year strategy (2017-2027) which is built on three pillars of research, education and our wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Successful implementation of the strategy is in part dependent on our approach to promoting the University in respect of:

* prospective applicants to our programmes of study - from both UK and international markets;

* potential partners in teaching and research;

* current and potential collaborators in business and industry;

* current and future alumni;

* potential employers of our graduates;

* national and international policymakers and influencers.

The over-arching ambition is to achieve a step-change in awareness and reputation of Durham University globally.

The role will sit within the Marketing and Communications Office and report directly to the Senior Marketing Manager - Business Partnering. The responsibility of the Business Partnering function is to develop relationships with, and support its internal clients (professional staff and academics) from across the university to meet the objectives as set out above, through the provision of marketing expertise and delivery of targeted marketing campaigns and support.

To achieve this, the Marketing Officer - Business Partnering will support the function in establishing strong working relationships with clients from across the University and work collaboratively with the wider Marketing and Communications Office, utilising expertise to develop and deliver, amongst others:

1. marketing our programmes to, and assisting with the recruitment of home and international students;

2. promotion of the University brand, academic research and USPs to multiple stakeholders and influencers locally, nationally and internationally

3. Promotion of the university brand and Proactive management of the University's global reputation Through engagement with key audiences - both internally and externally

The role-holder will work within the Marketing and Communications Office in collaboration with:

* Other colleagues in the Marketing and Communications function.

* Other colleagues within Faculties/Professional Services and Colleges.

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Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
   

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
   

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• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
   

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

Incentive Program

• In addition to the base salary, you will be eligible to participate in a performance-based incentive program in accordance with the eCornell Corporate Programs Plan (“Plan”) parameters. As Inside Director, SMB of Enterprise Programs, you will be eligible to earn a target of $50,000 in variable compensation based on annual sales quotas in your assigned territory. Combining this with the salary range of approximately $75,000 - $83,000 + $50,000 commission bonus incentive, the realistic income potential for this role, assuming 100% achievement of targets, would reach approximately $133,000.

Department Summary

As Cornell University’s online learning unit, eCornell delivers online professional certificate courses to individuals and organizations around the world. Courses are personally developed by Cornell faculty with expertise in a wide range of topics, including data analytics, management, marketing, human resources, leadership, and STEM. Students learn in an interactive, small cohort format to gain skills they can immediately apply in their organizations, while earning a professional certificate from Cornell University. eCornell has offered online learning courses and certificate programs for 15 years to over 130,000 students at more than 2,000 companies.

Position Summary

Inside business development role focused on developing small and medium business. This role is primarily responsible for prospecting and developing new revenue streams in accounts outside of the Fortune 1000. The Inside Director will be responsible for leading the sales process from start to finish, including working with the implementation team post-sale and maintaining customer satisfaction.

What you will do:

• Promote eCornell’s professional solutions within an assigned territory, achieving quarterly and annual sales quotas

• Responsible for developing relationships and consulting with small and medium business accounts

• Identify qualified leads by actively prospecting new sales opportunities through email campaigns, cold calling, networking, social media, and effective follow up

• Build a viable and documented sales pipeline  

• Identify professional development needs and propose appropriate solutions

• Deliver effective presentations to C-Suite decision makers

• Negotiate the proposed solution’s terms and conditions

• Work with the implementation team members post-sale to ensure project accuracy and customer satisfaction 

• Provide superior communication and customer service 

• Maintain customer relationships to cross-sell and insure future business 

• Meet daily, weekly, and annual sales metrics

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years of inside corporate sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Track record as a top producer in a quota driven sales environment

• Experience in the eLearning & professional development, training, professional services, consulting services space

• Works exceptionally well as a member of a team

• Solid understanding of technical concepts and CRM web applications

• Successful experience selling to mid-level and C-Suite executives

• Excellent presentation skills

• Polished professional who is self-motivated and organized

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills/good listener

• Passionate about sales and goal oriented

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University Job Title:

Sales/Marketing Specialist III

Job Family:

Communications/Marketing

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$73,204.00 - $85,074.00

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Remote

Company:

Contact Name:

Kayla Bradley

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2024-01-12