Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused New Business & Partnerships Officer with a proven track record of securing new business and developing lasting partnerships to join our Business & Skills team at SEK (Social Enterprise Kent). In this key role, you will lead on customer acquisition, promote our expanding range of training and consultancy services, and contribute significantly to revenue generation through strategic and targeted sales activity.

You will be responsible for building and nurturing strong relationships across the VCSE, health and social care (HSC), and local business sectors, strengthening SEK's presence while supporting our commitment to social impact and community development. You will be commercially aware and able to align sales activity with organisational goals, pricing strategy, and income targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented professional who enjoys engaging new audiences, developing trusted client relationships, and helping to deliver against an ambitious growth plan

Duties

Generate new leads and grow SEK's client base through outreach, networking, and relationship development. Represent SEK at external exhibitions, events, and sector forums to promote services and build professional networks. Promote SEK's training and consultancy services through tailored communication, strong proposals, and both digital and in-person engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners across the VCSE, health and care, and business sectors. Respond promptly to enquiries and guide clients toward suitable services, including bespoke training solutions where required Generate new leads and grow SEK's client base through outreach, networking, and relationship development. Represent SEK at external exhibitions, events, and sector forums to promote services and build professional networks. Promote SEK's training and consultancy services through tailored communication, strong proposals, and both digital and in-person engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners across the VCSE, health and care, and business sectors. Respond promptly to enquiries and guide clients toward suitable services, including bespoke training solutions where required

Requirements

Sales, Marketing or Business qualification Experience generating new business leads or sales opportunities Experience working in training, education, or VCSE sector Knowledge of the health and social care sector Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales, business development, or outreach role Experience using CRM systems and maintaining a pipeline Proposal or quotation writing Event promotion or B2B marketing experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confident in building rapport and influencing others Ability to work independently and as part of a team Organised, efficient and results focused Understanding of basic sales principles and customer journey mapping A strong focus on results and customer satisfaction. Initiative, resilience, and the ability to adapt in a changing environment. Professional conduct and collaborative working style. Strong personal organisation and attention to detail Willing and able to travel within Kent to represent SEK at events or exhibitions as required A strong professional network or existing customer base within the sector would be an advantage. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong alignment with Social Enterprise Kent's core values
If you're a driven relationship-builder who knows how to spot opportunities and turn conversations into business, this could be your next great move. At SEK, you'll use your sales skills to promote services that make a real difference -- supporting communities while helping us grow in the right way. If you're commercially sharp and socially minded, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent TN24 0LH

Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Reference ID: BASNBPO0725
Expected start date: 01/09/2025