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Sales and Marketing Strategist / Business Planner

Coventry, West Midlands

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits including Final Salary Pension

In this newly created role, you will be required to work closely with senior management and directors to pro-actively develop value based sales and marketing strategies that will provide our client with a competitive edge and increase sales revenue. You will proactively provide company and sector specific reports, sales and marketing analysis, statistics and trends - making appropriate recommendations to ensure all their plans are in line with the agreed strategic direction and they maintain a sustainable return on investment.

You will also be working on various ad hoc projects using - complex modelling techniques to conduct impact analysis of various business scenarios.

Whilst there will be a lot of financial planning, analysis and evaluation, this role isn't just about number crunching.  They need someone who can do all of that, but can also look at the "big picture" and make sure that our client does what needs to be done - someone that can provide them with answers and ensure they ask the right questions.

They are looking for someone who would enjoy the chance to coach other internal staff, sharing their knowledge and experience, in order to increase the capabilities and practical skills in this area - mainly around the more complex financial methodologies and processes. You must be educated to degree level or equivalent and be able to work well under pressure, delivering outcomes within tight deadlines.  It is desirable, but not essential, that you have a CCAB, CIMA or equivalent qualification as well as an understanding of market analysis methodologies, theories and practice.  Experience of working within a regulated environment would also be very useful.  Experience in business planning, budgeting and forecasting is essential.

In an ever changing and ever complex market, they need to make sure they are fit for purpose - and that's what this role is all about.

Our client is an awarding body at the forefront of developing qualifications for the 21^st century; they are passionate about developing qualifications which help learners achieve their full potential.  They work with a wide range of education and learning providers including schools, colleges, employers, training providers and other institutions in the public and private sectors.

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