The Knowledge Academy jobs in Bracknell

Sales Account Manager

Location: Bracknell
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Base + Uncapped Commission

About The Knowledge Academy

The Knowledge Academy is the world's largest provider of classroom and online training courses, delivering professional training to individuals and organisations across 190+ countries. With more than 3,000 courses, 490+ locations and 2 million+ delegates trained, we help people and businesses develop the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We work with organisations ranging from private businesses to government agencies and multinational companies, providing training across areas including IT, project management, business improvement, leadership and professional development.

The Role

We're looking for an ambitious Sales Account Manager to join our growing sales team in Bracknell.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in sales, account management and business development. You don't need previous sales experience - we're looking for people with the right attitude, drive and willingness to learn.

As a Sales Account Manager, you'll build relationships with business customers, understand their training needs and recommend solutions that add genuine value to their organisation.

You'll receive full training and ongoing support, giving you the tools and knowledge to develop into a successful Account Manager.

What you'll be doing

• Managing and developing relationships with new and existing business clients
• Speaking with decision-makers to understand their training and development requirements
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts
• Building long-term relationships with customers
• Advising clients on relevant training solutions from our extensive course portfolio
• Managing your own pipeline and sales activity
• Following up on opportunities and converting them into successful sales
• Working towards individual and team targets
• Using CRM systems to manage customer activity and maintain accurate records
• Negotiating with clients and confidently communicating the value of our solutions
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure an excellent customer experience
• Taking ownership of your accounts and continuously looking for opportunities to grow them

What we're looking for

You don't need previous sales or account management experience. We want to hear from ambitious individuals who are ready to build a career in a fast-paced commercial environment.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Ambitious and motivated to succeed
• Confident communicating with people at all levels
• Comfortable speaking to customers over the phone and via email
• Target-driven and motivated by achieving results
• Resilient and able to handle challenges
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• A strong relationship builder
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business
• Positive, proactive and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a competitive, fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Full training and ongoing development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Regular performance and pay reviews
• KPI and performance-based rewards
• Monthly team events
• After-work sports and social activities
• Access to an onsite gym
• Great pension scheme
• Opportunity to work from our global offices as you progress within the business

Why join us?

At The Knowledge Academy, we want you to take ownership of your career. You'll be given the training, support and opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility and progress within the business.

If you're ambitious, competitive and ready to build a career in account management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with The Knowledge Academy.

Pay: £27,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to our office in Bracknell?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person