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Senior Account Executive (Maternity Cover)

Manchester
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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Account Executive to join our Training Sales team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract from September 2026 for approximately nine months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for selling tailored training solutions to public sector organisations, identifying client needs, and recommending the most appropriate learning and development programmes from our extensive portfolio.

Working consultatively, you will build strong relationships with decision-makers, identify client needs, and recommend training solutions that deliver value and support organisational objectives.

The successful candidate will be an experienced B2B sales professional with a proven track record of achieving targets, developing client relationships, and managing a healthy sales pipeline.

About Us

At GovNet, we take pride in creating vibrant communities through events, exhibitions, conferences, and training courses that serve diverse industries. With a proven track record across various markets, we are dedicated to enhancing the sectors we serve.

Duties Include

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth through the sale of bespoke training programmes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across public sector organisations.
  • Identify client training requirements and recommend tailored learning solutions.
  • Be fully conversant with a range of our products and be prepared to make a large number of pitches to secure business.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms of agreements to close sales and achieve revenue targets.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance and recommendations on the most suitable training programmes to meet their specific requirements.
  • Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline.
  • Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Essential Skills And Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a B2B sales environment with a proven track record of achieving targets.
  • Excellent and confident telephone sales manner.
  • Strong understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and the public sector industry.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and compensation scheme.
  • Flexible, hybrid working (work from home 3-4 days a week).
  • Summer and EOY Parties, and team socials.
  • 25 days holiday (increasing 1 day per year to a max of 30 days).
  • Up to 3 days off for your birthday, wedding or moving house.
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan and lifestyle discounts.
  • Summer half-day Fridays.
  • Dedicated time for your learning and development.
  • 37.5-hour week.
  • Tech scheme & cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Workplace Nursery Scheme.
  • Group Life Assurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Pension Scheme.

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Interview Process

  • 🧑‍💻 1st stage Teams interview (w/c 20th July 2026)
  • 👥 2nd stage in-person interview (July/August 2026)

Our Values

  • 🙌 Back Your Team: We support one another, building strong, collaborative relationships.
  • 💫 Immersed in the Market: We stay deeply engaged with the industries we serve, ensuring we deliver tailored solutions.
  • 🎇 Fearless Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, embrace challenges, and continuously seek growth through feedback.
  • 🤸‍♀️ Always Agile: We remain adaptable, ready to evolve with the ever-changing landscape of our business.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under UK law.

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to try and accommodate your needs.

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Skills

B2B Sales
Public Sector Sales
Account Management
Consultative Selling
Pipeline Management
Negotiation
Persuasion
Sales Strategy
Client Relationship Management
Pitching
Revenue Growth
KPI Achievement

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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