Account Manager
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Account Manager
Salary: £31,719 – £35,667 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.
About the Role
Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for building relationships and driving success? We are seeking an Account Manager to join our growing team! If you’re ready to take on a role where your strategic thinking and customer-focused approach will make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Develop and managing strong employer relationships to drive the engagement of local employers for work placements and work-related projects. Working collaboratively with local and regional employers and other stakeholders to drive the quality and opportunities of work experience to enhance the employability and progression opportunities for our students.
This is a hybrid, role, 3 days on site, this can be subject to change depending on client needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employers to achieve outstanding outcomes for employers and our students
* Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, managing communications, and delivering solutions.
* Strategic planning and a commitment to continuous improvement to ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service is delivered to all students and employers
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction
Skills & Knowledge
We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:
* Proven experience in account management or a similar client-facing role
* Natural communicator with strong negotiating and influencing skills
* Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects with a keen eye for detail
* A proactive, results-driven attitude with a passion for exceeding targets
If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!
What We Offer
* Enhanced Pension Contribution
* Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
* Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
* Continuing Professional Development
* Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
* Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Next Steps, Please press APPLY and we shall send you our application link.
Closing Date: 25/08/2024
Interview Date: 03/09/2024
We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!
Diversity and Inclusion
* We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from everyone as a Leaders in Diversity employer.
* As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon appointment, and as employees.
* If you require reasonable adjustments or support at any point, please contact us via the details above.
Source ⇲
fecareers.co.uk
