Looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a sales and account manager to join our growing team at Youth Employment UK. Take a look at the job spec below and email lauren@youthemployment.org.uk with your CV before 12th July 2017.
About our organisation
Youth Employment UK CIC is a not-for-profit membership organisation, and we are dedicated to tackling the issue of youth unemployment. Youth unemployment has been a major issue in the UK since before 2005. In 2011 there were over 1 million young people classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Youth unemployment has a huge impact on both the economy and the emotional health and well-being of young people.
Youth Employment UK works closely with government to review policies and programmes for young people in the UK. This includes an important role with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Youth Employment, where we act as the Secretariat. We regularly produce research and reports which are presented to senior government officials.
We provide membership services to a range of stakeholders, including both young people and organisations. Our organisation members include employers, charities, youth organisations and educators.
About the role
This role will focus on the selling of annual membership to organisations, both large and small.
Having established our brand and developed a strong reputation, we are experiencing a period of growth at Youth Employment UK. We are now looking for a Membership Sales and Account Manager who will be able to join our team with the focus on growing our members, managing the delivery of our member’s services and develop new income streams.
We are looking for someone who has experience of sales and account management. We are currently a small and dynamic team with a flexible approach to working. The prime focus will be on growing and maintaining membership income. Whilst face to face meetings will be required, the majority of this role will be through telephone and email.
In return we offer a great working environment with lots of opportunity to develop the role and your career.
Job Description
Membership Sales and Account Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume
- Identifying prospective members, sponsors and patrons
- Develop productive, professional relationships with prospects with the aim to convert them to members and supporters
- Work with members to understand their needs from our services and youth employment issues so that these may be supported and fed into the political work of Youth Employment UK
- Managing all aspects of sales campaigns
- Attending events and networking with prospective members
- Meeting with key clients
- Working with existing members to ensure strategic objectives are met
Additional
- Ensure Safeguarding responsibilities are met
- Ensure all contacts are listed within the CRM and the notes are updated
- Ensure that enquiries are met in a timely and professional manner
- Ensure that all communication meets a high standard and is free from mistakes
- Supporting the administration of membership services such as newsletters, events, webinars and creation of best practices resources
- Supporting the marketing strategy of YEUK to develop marketing plans to grow membership
- Attend events
- To maintain records and report on progress and activities to the CEO
- Support the CEO and team members as necessary
- Any other duties in line with the spirit of the post
- To represent Youth Employment UK CIC at all times
Person Specification
Each staff member plays a vital role as part of a small and dynamic organisation.
Application Process
Stage 1
Apply in writing with a cover letter stating why you think you are most suitable for the role.
Send all CVs and covering letters to lauren@youthemployment.org.uk.
Stage 2
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview and assessment tests.
Stage 3
A further final interview will consist of a panel, and shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare for a presentation.
Timeline
Application deadline: 12th July 2017
Likely interviews week commencing: 17th July 2017
Likely start date: August 2017
Package Details
Salary – £19, 500 – £25,000 per annum plus bonus
Training – Ongoing training which will include in house and external accredited training
Hours of work – 9am until 5pm, although the role will require some travel and the need for flexibility around working hours
Location – Kettering
Probation period – 6 months
Safeguarding – All prospective employees must pass a background check.
