We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Direct Sales Executive to join our Sales and Admissions team in Oxford. This is a pivotal role for a consultative sales professional with a proven track record of consistently exceeding targets.
You are an enthusiastic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are personable, with a strong team mentality and work ethic. You are able to adjust your priorities in response to new information, proactively problem-solving and delegating or escalating as needed. You take the initiative, making key decisions and ensuring they are actioned. You are highly organised, with strong task management skills and great attention to detail. You are able to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders both in person and remotely.
Essential:
Demonstrated record of exceeding sales targets and delivering outperformance in a direct sales role, ideally within education or a premium service industry. Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and align solutions effectively. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive yet empathetic approach to sales. Tenacious, self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running. Experience managing a high-value sales pipeline and driving conversions in a competitive market. Proficiency in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management and reporting.
Desirable:
Experience in selling premium educational programmes or working in international student recruitment. Familiarity with the UK and international education systems, particularly summer or residential programmes. Multiple languages desirable.
What is in it for you:
Training and professional development. 25 days annual leave (pro rata). Flexible and hybrid working within the operational needs of the role. Excellent team culture.
Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates. Our aim is to help students travel to new places - both physically and academically - exploring paths untrodden through personalised learning. Our teaching methods are carefully designed to suit each age group. Students are encouraged to explore their own academic interests guided by an expert tutor. There is no restrictive curriculum for our courses, we advocate learning without limits. We are proud to be a certified BCorp, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Oxford Summer Courses is honoured to be a CarbonNeutral certified company through our partnership with Climate Impact Partners.
Our CEO also founded and continues to support Universify, an independent charity committed to educational equality, through annual significant financial donations, providing office space and through a staff volunteer programme.
Disclaimer: Please note that Oxford Summer Courses Limited has robust safeguarding policies. References are requested and will be scrutinised. Where appropriate, they will be validated with the providing referee. Only successful applicants will be contacted and that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Candidates are encouraged to communicate any reasonable adjustment requests to the recruitment team, which include but are not limited to, receiving documents in accessible formats and modifications to interview arrangements.
Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. We check references and undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure all our staff are suitable to work with children.
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You are an enthusiastic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are personable, with a strong team mentality and work ethic. You are able to adjust your priorities in response to new information, proactively problem-solving and delegating or escalating as needed. You take the initiative, making key decisions and ensuring they are actioned. You are highly organised, with strong task management skills and great attention to detail. You are able to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders both in person and remotely.
Essential:
Demonstrated record of exceeding sales targets and delivering outperformance in a direct sales role, ideally within education or a premium service industry. Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and align solutions effectively. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive yet empathetic approach to sales. Tenacious, self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running. Experience managing a high-value sales pipeline and driving conversions in a competitive market. Proficiency in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management and reporting.
Desirable:
Experience in selling premium educational programmes or working in international student recruitment. Familiarity with the UK and international education systems, particularly summer or residential programmes. Multiple languages desirable.
What is in it for you:
Training and professional development. 25 days annual leave (pro rata). Flexible and hybrid working within the operational needs of the role. Excellent team culture.
Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates. Our aim is to help students travel to new places - both physically and academically - exploring paths untrodden through personalised learning. Our teaching methods are carefully designed to suit each age group. Students are encouraged to explore their own academic interests guided by an expert tutor. There is no restrictive curriculum for our courses, we advocate learning without limits. We are proud to be a certified BCorp, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Oxford Summer Courses is honoured to be a CarbonNeutral certified company through our partnership with Climate Impact Partners.
Our CEO also founded and continues to support Universify, an independent charity committed to educational equality, through annual significant financial donations, providing office space and through a staff volunteer programme.
Disclaimer: Please note that Oxford Summer Courses Limited has robust safeguarding policies. References are requested and will be scrutinised. Where appropriate, they will be validated with the providing referee. Only successful applicants will be contacted and that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Candidates are encouraged to communicate any reasonable adjustment requests to the recruitment team, which include but are not limited to, receiving documents in accessible formats and modifications to interview arrangements.
Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. We check references and undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure all our staff are suitable to work with children.
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