Job Title: Academy Solutions Associate

Location: Home based

Woring Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,928 per annum

About us

Are you ready to use your sales skills for an organisation that is committed to making a positive difference for people everywhere? If so, we could be the organisation for you. We are the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and everything we do improves the quality of life for those using and creating the built environment.

About the Role

As our Academy Solutions Associate, you will support the sales activities of the CIOB Academy and generating income. You will focus on working closely with the Academy Sales Team and wider academy team, generating B2C sales, with occasional involvement in B2B sales support, booking in meetings for the wider sales team and undertaking outbound sales campaigns.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Generating leads for the wider sales team, this can be from conversations on Sales Campaigns.
• Identifying potential customers from various business sources and putting together sales campaigns.
• Using LinkedIn to build a strong network and keep regular posting to build a following.
• Using LinkedIn (SalesNav) to find the correct contacts at organisations.
• Participating in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve sales processes.
• Proactively looking for other streams of income or ways to drive income through the academy.
• Supporting the Academy sales team to achieve sales targets.
• Engaging with prospective learners via phone and email with an intention to sell Academy courses.
• Assisting with preparing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Providing administrative support for course set-up on internal systems (Moodle, CRM, finance).

About You

The ideal candidate will have/ be:

• Ability to maintain and add to customer databases
• Great telephone manner and ability to converse with customers
• Ability to bring new ideas to the table and confident to speak up
• Commercially minded and able to see the potential for an opportunity in every conversation
• Knowledge of the education and construction sector
• Display a driven mentality and be able to tell us how you achieve your targets.
• A strong brand and product sensibility.
• High energy and resilience for the role.
• Bring new ideas to the table, adaps to changing circumstances, seek continuous improvement and generate income
• Able to articulate ideas clearly, listen effectively, and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Work For Us?

We offer not only the opportunity to make a real difference through your work but also a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment. Here’s what you can expect:

• A Competitive Salary
• Generous Benefits Package:
  • 25 days holiday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and Christmas closure.
  • Private pension scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice.
  • Private medical insurance (includes Online GP and Wellbeing Assistance) and a Health Cash Plan (includes dental and optical cashback).
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies and life assurance.
  • Access to resources supporting wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders.
• Development Opportunities: Learning and development tailored to your career growth.
• Inclusive Environment: We’re a disability-committed and EDI-focused employer, with values that celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
• Recognition: We hold a Gold Investors in People Award, reflecting our commitment to your development and wellbeing.

We are proud to say that we hold a Gold Investors in People Award – which we really hope will show you our commitment to you as an employer.

Please note that we may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone who works with or comes into contact with our organisation. As part of this commitment, all appointments are subject to a robust selection process, including verification of identity, employment history, references, and appropriate background checks. We expect all colleagues to share our values and uphold the highest standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism.