Sales Operations Executive

The primary function of this role is to support the Group Sales & Marketing Director in the day-to-day running of the sales, marketing and admissions teams at Abbey DLD Colleges.

The role will provide operational, administrative and analytical support to the Group Sales & Marketing Director, ensuring effective sales planning, reporting, team coordination and process management. The role will improve operational efficiency, enabling the Director to focus on strategic priorities, commercial performance and team leadership., 1. Sales Planning & Reporting: Prepare sales plan and budget templates, monthly performance reports, pipeline updates, and financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
2. Team Coordination: Coordinate monthly sales meetings and training sessions, including the preparation of presentations and supporting materials.
3. Financial Administration: Process invoices and expenses against approved budgets.
4. Salesforce & Systems: Support Salesforce development and improve lead management and automation.
5. Events & Agent Engagement: Coordinate event logistics, including FAM trips and agent conferences, and manage initial post-event follow-up.
6. Process & Data Management: Maintain and update sales policies, procedures, and key business information, including monitoring and tracking agent incentives.
7. Performance Monitoring: Collate sales team feedback, ensuring accurate and timely information is available to support the Group Sales & Marketing Director in monitoring sales activity and informing commercial decisions.
8. Coordination & Support: Coordinate new staff inductions, support staff recruitment processes, and assist with diary management.
9. Confidentiality and Data Handling: Handle sensitive commercial and employee information with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

You will need to be organised, detail-focused and accurate, with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Flexibility is important, as you may be required to take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve., 1. Strong organisational, analytical, and administrative skills.
2. Proactive, able to work independently, and willing to take initiative.
3. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing error-free work.
4. Advanced Excel capabilities.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
6. Experience with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce would be an advantage but is not essential.

Abbey DLD is a group of independent schools with campuses in Cambridge, London and Manchester, recruiting students from around the world through a global network of partners and representatives.

Each college has its own unique personality, but they are united by a set of common goals. At Abbey DLD we strive to achieve the highest academic standards whilst providing a welcoming, safe, high-quality learning and boarding experience for students from around the world. Our aim is to help our students achieve the academic success needed to progress to the UK and the world's top universities, whilst also developing the personal skills and qualities to succeed at university and beyond.

Welcoming students from 13, we offer a range of programmes including Year 9 GCSEs, A Levels, Foundation and BTEC courses to both domestic and international students. Full details can be found on the Abbey DLD website.

1. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
2. Free lunch for staff
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Group Personal Pension Plan (7% employer contribution)
5. Discounted school fees
6. Regular social events
7. Season Ticket Loans
8. Eye Care
9. Gym Scheme
10. Workplace Nursery Scheme
11. Cycle To Work Scheme