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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: GLOWGROUP IRELAND LTD External-facing role responsible for expanding our client base and securing new business partnerships across Northern Ireland. The post-holder will engage proactively with key institutions such as schools, libraries, and local councils, focusing on lead gathering, delivering presentations, and negotiating contracts to drive business growth for our after-school sessions, workshops, and holiday camps.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and key decision-makers within schools, local councils, libraries, and other community groups.
• Conduct targeted outreach, including cold calling, emailing, and scheduled meetings, to generate new leads and partnership opportunities.
• Deliver persuasive presentations and proposals to key stakeholders to promote and secure new business contracts.
• Manage and track the sales pipeline, from initial contact through to securing new signed agreements.
• Represent the company professionally at external events, conferences, and networking functions to promote services.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and persuasive communication skills (written and verbal) necessary for pitching and closing deals.
• Confidence in making cold calls and meeting new people in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills for managing a pipeline of leads, client data, and follow-up schedules.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented approach to work and sales targets.
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule effectively.

Desirable Skills

• A full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle for client visits.
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Previous experience in a sales, fundraising, or business development role.
• Experience with social media marketing (LinkedIn, etc.) for lead generation.

Further Information

The Employer is: GLOWGROUP IRELAND LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782