The Challenge

The Challenge’s vision is a more integrated society where there is understanding and appreciation of
each other’s differences. We design and deliver programmes that bring different people together to
develop their confidence and skills in understanding and connecting with others. We believe everyone
benefits when people from all walks of life come together to better know, understand and trust each
other. This also applies to the people we employ to work with us. As an equal opportunities employer
our aim is to have a diverse workforce to reflect the communities we work in.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation, working with young
people and local communities across the country. For more information about what The Challenge
does and what its values are, please visit our website http://the-challenge.org/

About the role

Reporting to the Sales Manager our Sales Associates are the face of NCS recruitment at The
Challenge. In this position you will go out to engage with young people and parents to ensure their
participation in NCS. It requires passionate and enthusiastic people motivated by providing
opportunities for young people and reaching ambitious targets.

Responsibilities

● Deliver high quality, engaging presentations, follow up events and PHSE lessons to young
people in schools to inspire them to sign up to NCS
● Reach individual and team targets by school for the number of young people who express an
interest and then sign up
● Engage with parents through presenting and attending parents evenings and running pre-
programme information evenings
● Take responsibility for a number of programme dates during summer and autumn delivery to
ensure the full cohort of young people turn up and reserve lists are utilised to fill every place
● Work closely with the Account Management Team who hold school relationships to identify
new opportunities for recruitment
● Administrative duties to support sales processes.

Skills and experience

Essential

● Excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone
● Ability to engage with 15 to 17 year olds and their parents in an enthusiastic and authentic
way
● Motivation to work towards and exceed targets
● Ability to adapt presentation style to a varied audience
● A strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
● Experience managing own workload and working as part of a team
● Able to take direction and carry out tasks to a high standard

Desirable

● Public speaking experience
● Experience working with young people and schools
● Sales experience

Safeguarding Statement

The Challenge is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As
such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records
and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which
promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our programmes.
We expect all staff and post holders to share this commitment to safeguarding by ensuring compliance
with our policies and practices.

Employment Screening

Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a
minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.

Further Details

In addition to being part of a fun, dynamic and challenging workforce, we are proud to offer an
attractive benefits package including contributory pension, Simplyhealth cash plan, Ride 2 Work,
childcare vouchers, season ticket travel card loan etc. to eligible employees.

•  Status: This is a full-time, permanent role
•  To apply: Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter to salesrecruitment.leeds@the-challenge.org

Interview process: CV’s will be screened and shortlisted once the closing date has passed. Following
this screening, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

No Agencies

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