Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join our Sales and Marketing team based in Huntingdon.

We are an award-winning and accredited education services business with 30 years of expertise. We are 100% dedicated to education and our expert team of over 240 highly qualified employees support more than 2,350 Schools and Trusts nationwide.

Technology is key to our business; however, people are at the heart of what we do. Our culture is unique and built upon the motivation and passion of our team. We encourage our employees to flourish and unleash their talent by building their confidence and providing them with the opportunities and support to empower them and realise their full potential.

Position

In this role you will be at the heart of helping us shape the newly formed Sales & Marketing Team. This will be a varied role where you will get to develop new skills working closely with the Sales & Marketing team, supporting on the conversion of all new business opportunities. 

As a recent graduate or school leaver you will be enrolled onto our comprehensive training scheme with a structured and progressive career path. With our experienced and knowledgeable mentors, you will work in a supportive environment, helping you to be your best. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Consultancy Lead in processing inbound enquiries using the appropriate software and record keeping.
• Using pre-established templates to create bespoke proposals for enquiries.
• Ensure that expected revenue for Consultancy projects are kept up to date by checking in with internal teams with assigned projects.
• Support the sales team in creating quotations and proposals for new business meetings.
• Shadow the Business Development Consultants on inbound and outbound sales activities, learning the skills and techniques to convert business opportunities.
• Analyse inbound leads and web enquiries, looking for sales opportunities, key trends and where appropriate manage the leads.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
• Experience of consultative selling over the phone
• Experience of using HubSpot and WordPress would be desirable.

Other information

There are several reasons people have stayed with EPM for a number of years, we offer a wide range of benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + 8 days public holiday
• A generous pension package.
• BUPA Cash Payment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Cycle Scheme
• Company events
• Tailored learning and development programmes
• We offer an inclusive and open workplace.

At EPM we have great career progression and learning and development courses along the way. We are all about supporting our staff and promoting people from within.