HE Education Sales Manager
Full time and Permanent
Office based: Bedford
£40,000 - £45,000
We are an Education Institute provides flexible, industry-focused higher education designed for working professionals and career changers. Our programmes combine academic rigour with real-world relevance, enabling learners to progress their careers while studying.
We work closely with employers across the built environment and professional sectors to deliver innovative and accessible higher education.
Role Overview:
The Sales Manager will lead the development and delivery of a proactive student recruitment and partnership sales strategy. The role is responsible for generating enrolments across undergraduate and professional programmes by building relationships with employers, training providers, recruitment agents, and prospective students.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on sales delivery, managing the full recruitment pipeline from lead generation through to enrolment.
Key Responsibilities
Student Recruitment & Sales
·Develop and implement a sales strategy to achieve student recruitment targets.
·Manage the full recruitment pipeline from enquiry to enrolment.
·Convert leads through consultations, presentations, and follow-ups.
·Work closely with marketing to maximise lead generation campaigns.
·Maintain accurate CRM records and track conversion performance.
Employer & Partnership Development
·Build relationships with construction companies, employers, and industry bodies.
·Develop employer-sponsored learning opportunities.
·Establish partnerships with training providers and recruitment agents.
·Identify opportunities for cohort-based or employer-funded programmes.
Business Development
·Identify new markets and opportunities for programme growth.