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Blue Eskimo

Contact Nick Bate
Telephone 0845 123 1266
Email nbate@blueeskimo.com
Website http://www.blueeskimo.com
Address Unit 21 Greenbox , Westonhall Road , Stoke Prior , B60 4AL
Description
Blue Eskimo specialises in recruitment solutions for the learning & development, training and e-learning arena. With an enviable reputation for quality and expertise, out team possess over 45 years of experience in these sectors.

16 jobs from Blue Eskimo
Job Title Client Relationship Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £50000/annum £70-£80K OTE
Location London
Job Number 111276312
Posted 08/02/2012 (15:01)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a provider of innovative e-learning solutions currently seeking an accomplished Client Relationship Manager to manage and grow an existing client base of 8 to 10 key clients, responsible collectively for over £500K in yearly revenues. The successful candidate will possess an impressive track record of selling bespoke e-learning solutions to a minimum value of £500K per.

Key Responsibilities

*Achieve personal sales targets and other performance objectives
*Effectively manage and grow existing accounts
*Proactively manage sales pipeline and report progress against goals regularly
*Identify and analyse existing strategic client needs and work with the client to identify and sell appropriate solutions
*Develop client awareness of the full portfolio of e-learning solutions
*Effective cross-selling and upselling into existing clients
*Effective profiling of client accounts
*Gather, collate and feedback to the business accurate reports of all client and market information to optimise delivery of the best solutions
*Gather, collate and feedback to the business new service opportunities to increase the Company's competitiveness in the market
*Creation of compelling bids, tenders and sales proposals

Candidate Requirements

*Proven track record of e-learning sales into corporate accounts with multiple influencers and decision makers
*Minimum of 3 years e-learning sales experience (B2B)
*Ability to influence and present to senior level decision makers
*Proven record of relationship building and networking at senior and decision making levels
*Highly knowledgeable in the areas of e-learning and blended learning
*Entrepreneurial but process compliant, ensuring all sales and business development activities are capable of linking to company objectives.
*Qualified to Degree or equivalent level, MBA or similar preferred

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Instructional Designer
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location West Midlands
Job Number 111276074
Posted 07/02/2012 (11:55)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
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Our client, a global e-learning solutions provider, is seeking a Learning and Instructional Designer who will be a key member of the existing instructional design team. Working with blue-chip clients to create leading-edge, innovative and engaging web-based training materials, you will possess several years of experience in creating e-learning materials in a range of subject matter and media, based on sound pedagogical principles.

Key Responsibilities
*Developing, implementing and maintaining instructional design standards and procedures across the business
*Liaising with product development and production teams to drive creativity and innovation in our products
*Conducting training needs analysis and requirements scoping with clients to identify needs and solutions
*Consulting with clients on content requirements and instructional approaches and identifying the optimal media approach to achieve learning objectives
*Coaching and supporting client SMEs during content development
*Creating learning specification documents including learning outlines and storyboards from client and subject matter expert meetings and independent research
*Analysing existing courseware to suggest enhancements and updates
*Liaising with the sales team to support pre-sales efforts through face-to-face meetings and creating scoping documents
*Assisting with responses to RFPs
*Presenting the company's philosophy, products and services at sales, project and RFP meetings.
Candidate Requirements
*Degree educated
*Several years experience of client-facing instructional design in a range of media (including Flash, video, audio) and subject matter
*Experience of working within corporate environments (either client facing or within an instructional design team)
*Experience of creating blended learning solutions
*Appreciation of global aspects of learning including cultural challenges, language and diversity
*Knowledge of the main e-learning standards such as SCORM 1.2
*Excellent communication skills; able to communicate at all levels from senior executive to junior developer
*Strong procedural writing and editing skills.
*Excellent client-facing skills

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as smaller niche specialists.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Key Account Manager (e-learning), e-learning Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Sales Director (Training), Elearning Instructional Designer, Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Channel Account Manager
Salary/rate £45000/annum car allowance + OTE £90K
Location South East England, South East
Job Number 111275277
Posted 01/02/2012 (09:59)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Job Vacancy:
Our client is a global leader in the provision of e.Learning and performance improvement solutions with an enviable client list which hosts many of the world's largest organisations. They are currently seeking an accomplished sales professional with an excellent track record in Channel Account Management.

Job Description:
The successful Channel Account Manager will be responsible for:

Managing a broad territory, working as liaison between our channel partners and direct sales force
Achieving individual quota: through signing of new resellers, alliances and by driving incremental revenue through existing partners.
Building and maintaining strong long-term partner relationships
Leveraging strategic partnerships to shorten sales cycles and increase revenues for direct and channel partners
Coordinating and managing product training and sales activity with resellers and strategic partners.
Collaborating with the Global Business Development Managers and RAE's to facilitate communications and coordinate the sales process between them and our channel partners
Co-operating with Channel Learning Consultant regarding partners' data collection, administration for order processing, lead generation, and sales tracking
Possibly managing the overall process of localisation in specific territories in collaboration with the localisation team
Occasional financial negotiation and collection.

Job Requirements:
The successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

*Prior experience (preferred) working with channel partners and/or managing VAR relationships
*A background which includes a minimum of 5 years successful sales experience to large customers
*A history of exceeding annual sales quotas for at least the last 3 consecutive years
*Demonstrable Marketing experience
*Proven managerial experience and ability

Skills Desired:
*Ability to call at all levels, especially "C" level executives
*Formal and demonstrable understanding of Solution/Consultative Selling
*Ability to make decisions on sales direction, strategy, business case viability and partner collaboration
*Strong relationship building skills
*Excellent written/verbal communication skills in English, additional languages would help to drive the business as well
*Proven facilitation/presentation skills
*Ability to manage multiple priorities
*Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative
*Works with a sense of urgency and has a positive winning attitude
*Detail oriented with strong organisational skills
*Desktop software (e.g. Word/Excel/PPT) and Internet awareness.
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Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as smaller niche specialists.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Key Account Manager (e-learning), e-learning Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Sales Director (Training), Elearning Instructional Designer, Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title New Business Account Executive
Salary/rate £45000/annum Car allowance + OTE £90K
Location South East England, South East
Job Number 111275275
Posted 01/02/2012 (09:58)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Job Vacancy:
Our client is a global leader in the provision of learning and performance improvement solutions with an enviable client list which hosts many of the world's largest organisations. They are currently seeking an accomplished sales professional with an excellent track record of consultative sales within e-learning and performance support solutions.

Our Client is seeking professional salespeople with a history of over-performance in quota attainment, winning new clients and developing existing accounts.

Job Requirements:
The successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

*A background which includes a minimum of 5 years successful sales experience to blue chip companies
*A history of meeting/exceeding revenue targets for 3 consecutive years
*A network of key contacts in the corporate sector
*Works with a sense of urgency and has a positive, winning attitude
*Proven ability to prospect and manage a named account base to maximise revenue growth.

Skills Desired:

*Understanding and experience of the steps in a complex sales cycle
*Capability to call high in an organisation
*Excellent written/verbal communication skills in order to interact with "C" level executives
*Formal and demonstrable understanding of Solution/Consultative Selling
*Strong relationship building skills
*Strong Cold Calling and Prospecting skills.

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as smaller niche specialists.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Key Account Manager (e-learning), e-learning Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Sales Director (Training), Elearning Instructional Designer, Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Account Manager
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum Bonus
Location London
Job Number 111275193
Posted 31/01/2012 (16:35)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a leading provider of training solutions seeking an experienced Account Manager, possessing an accomplished track record within the commercial training sector. Current achievement of minimum training revenue targets of £350K per annum is essential. An excellent benefits package is available.

Key Responsibilities

*Promote the company's services to target customers within allocated territory, through telephone sales, face-to-face meetings and networking events.
*Achieve set activity targets for meetings, telephone contacts.
*Achieve monthly income and customer and contact acquisition targets.
*Maintain and grow existing customer accounts.
*Ensure that proposals, bids and other external documents conform to house style and structure.
*Maintain a high standard of industry and curriculum knowledge relevant to allocated territories.
*Engage Projects Co-ordinator to source capability and capacity to deliver customer projects.
*Follow through on customer interactions, from initial sales approach, through to closing the sale and account management during delivery and beyond.
*Carry out in-depth customer satisfaction evaluation on project completion.
*Identify new business opportunities for commercial activity within allocated sectors.
*Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders.
*Produce weekly/monthly sales forecast and territory progress report updates for Head of Sales Development
*Produce Monthly Sales Summary Sheet of all sales activity for the month and Year to Date
*Maintain accurate customer records on the Customer Relationship Management System.

Candidate Skills & Experience

*Minimum of two years experience selling training solutions in a commercial (B2B) capacity
*Understanding of professional sales and customer service practice
*Sound general commercial and business knowledge
*Experience in both telephone and face-to-face sales.
*Experience of managing complete sales cycle, from initial contact to close
*Ability to clearly communicate features and benefits of products and services
*Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
*Ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with both internal and external customers
*Commitment to customer service
*Ability to influence at all levels, internally and externally.
*Commitment to effective team working.

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Lead Instructional Designer
Salary/rate £35000 - £40000/annum
Location South East England, South East
Job Number 111275182
Posted 31/01/2012 (16:21)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client, a highly successful provider of e-learning solutions, is seeking an accomplished and experienced Head of Instructional Design to lead a creative team in designing effective e-learning for an enviable client base, including some of the world's best known brands.

Key Responsibilities

*Mentoring and developing an Instructional Design team in the design and creation of high quality e-learning content and solutions
*Demonstrating a knowledge of and conducting ongoing research into advances in e-learning design
*Creating high quality, engaging e-learning and blended learning solutions
*Conducting Training Needs Analysis
*Supporting the development and acquisition of new business by creating effective tender responses and conducting engaging sales presentations in tandem with the sales team
*Playing an active role in the management team in the development of systems and working practices to improve quality, efficiency and profitability
*Being an evangelist for best practice in Instructional Design.

Candidate Requirements

*A minimum of 5 years experience of creating e-learning for major UK and international corporate customers
*A minimum of one year's current experience managing an Instructional Design team in a commercial environment
*Excellent team management skills and relevant experience
*Expertise in the entire Instructional Design lifecycle, including requirements analysis, high level training design and specification, storyboarding and quality assurance
*Excellent knowledge of applied learning theory
*Experience of leading Instructional Design project teams and managing contractors
*Experience of working within a competitive bid environment, helping to win new business by conceptualising compelling training ideas and conducting engaging formal presentations
*A passion for creating technologically innovate learning solutions e.g. mobile, simulation-based and informal learning
*Production based technical knowledge
*Exceptional writing and communication skills
*An eye for detail with the ability to work to challenging deadlines.


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Job Title Business Development Manager -Management & Leadership Training
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum £60K OTE
Location South East England, South East
Job Number 118434982
Posted 31/01/2012 (16:15)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a provider of management development, leadership and change management programmes/training with an excellent reputation. Their customers include a variety of well known, global blue chip companies. As a result of expansion the company is now seeking a Business Development Manager with a successful track record in sales of 'soft skills' training services to senior level decision makers. You will be joining an existing and stable sales team.

Key Responsibilities

*Achievement of monthly and annual sales targets
*Gaining new business sales of management development, leadership and other soft skills training solutions
*Cross sell and up-sell successfully within dormant or existing accounts
*Ongoing research into the training sector, Learning & Development drivers etc.
*Write and develop creative and compelling sales proposals
*Record sales activities, sales pipeline etc. using the CRM system
*Attend client meetings where appropriate, to develop the business

Candidate Requirements

*A successful track record selling 'soft skills' focused training and/or consultancy
*Experience of selling to senior HR, Learning & Development professionals and other decision makers
*Ability to work in an organised and structured way
*Possessing strong consultative sales skills
*Highly effective and credible communicator with the ability to build rapport and trust in senior decision makers
*Understanding of the business drivers behind strategic training, change management initiatives
*Self motivated as an individual with a strong work ethic and enthusiastic approach
*Assertive, persuasive and skilled negotiator
*Strong drive to close business, with a 'can-do' attitude
*Interest and passion for training, learning and people development
*Results and target driven
*Educated to degree level or above is preferable

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title E-Learning Instructional Designer
Salary/rate £38000/annum Benefits
Location City of London, London
Job Number 111275175
Posted 31/01/2012 (16:10)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is currently seeking an e-learning instructional design specialist to join a large global academic organisation based in central London.

Key Responsibilities:

The E-learning Instructional Designer will work on scripting processes of e-learning content for a variety of projects. You will be designing and producing online learning content across academic programmes. In this role you will help lead and actively contribute to the company goal of providing best-in-class education.

Analyse the educational needs and learning outcomes of a programme and work with the subject specialists to design course materials and assessments that are aligned with the those learning outcomes
Design and develop online learning resources.
Apply instructional design theories and practice
Develop innovative ideas for e-learning resources
Design and develop learning interventions in a structured and well written format.
Developing processes and instructional design strategies
Assist in the validation of learning programmes
Candidate Experience:
Qualifications in instructional/curriculum design, particularly for online delivery, or a related area
Instructional/curriculum design experience, preferably in the design of materials for adult learners and degree programmes to Masters level
Experience in the creation of e-learning resources using a range of software programmes
Detailed knowledge of training theories, methodologies and techniques, particularly in relation to the use of technology in education
Project management skills
Excellent skills in the use of educational technology
Knowledge of virtual learning environments
Experience of developing content for blended learning programmes

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as smaller niche specialists.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Key Account Manager (e-learning), e-learning Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Sales Director (Training), Elearning Instructional Designer, Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Instructional Designer
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location London
Job Number 111275170
Posted 31/01/2012 (16:00)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a market leading e-learning solutions provider who is well known for their innovative e-learning products. Having many prestigious clients from a wide variety of sectors, they currently have an exciting opportunity for a Instructional Designer to join their expanding team where you will be working on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects.
Key Responsibilities:

*Development of content for bespoke e-learning and training solutions and business communications
*Product analysis, development and quality assurance
*Project and client management
*Working in a variety of subjects and sectors
*Working to aggressive timelines
*Working on multiple e-learning projects
*Working in a team environment

Candidate Experience:

*Degree educated or equivalent
*Highly literate with some demonstrable writing ability
*Very good eye for detail
*Confident and dynamic
*Exceptional verbal communicator, able to liaise with senior client contacts
*Smart and presentable
*Organised self-starter with an enthusiastic "can-do" approach
*Business experience in a commercial environment
*Knowledge of learning interventions with a commitment to training
*Good understanding of the commercial e-learning sector


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Job Title Learning & Development Manager
Salary/rate £50000 - £55000/annum Car allow + Bens + Bonus
Location North London, London
Job Number 123218684
Posted 30/01/2012 (17:20)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is seeking an experienced Learning & Development professional who will work collaboratively with all levels of leadership and senior management within this major blue chip corporate organisation. With a proven track record of leading L&D design you will be experienced within all stages of the training life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deliver and evaluate core skills blended learning programmes with a specific responsibility for subject areas such as impact, leadership, coaching, sales, project management etc
Liaising with specific parts of the business and work with key stakeholders to identify training needs and to jointly provide the appropriate L&D solutions.
Develop strong working relations with functional UK L&D to ensure programmes are complementary and that an effective curriculum is implemented and promoted
Work closely with the European Talent Management team to facilitate potential leader programmes and support participants in embedding their learning
Develop, present and facilitate on a range of programmes which may include Development/Assessment Centres, Career Milestone programmes and National induction
As a Programme Manager oversee the development and continuous improvement of programmes working with subject matter expert groups in their design and delivery, providing greatest value from the investment.

Candidate Skills & Experience

You will have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills alongside resilience and personal effectiveness
A proven track record of leading L&D design, development and delivery with experience of all stages of the training life cycle
The successful candidate will have proven experience of working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and senior management
Significant practical experience of course development and learning intervention design, including the implementation of effective blended learning strategies

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Head of Training & Communications
Salary/rate £40000 - £50000/annum Benefits
Location London
Job Number 111273921
Posted 23/01/2012 (13:29)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client, a leading international provider of corporate risk and compliance solutions is seeking a talented individual to build and operate its Training and Communications division. The successful candidate will currently be holding a management role within an e-learning, blended learning function or business, possess excellent commercial acumen and be adept at working as part of the sales process and with clients.

Key Responsibilities

-Profitably develop the training, blended learning and e-learning offerings of the business
-Assess existing training proposition and create new training and e-learning offerings for commercial benefit
-Work closely with team members to create and manage content
-Manage the entire content development life cycle
-Ensure robust quality assurance of all learning offerings
-Work closely with sales team on pre and post sales activity etc.
-Help to create compelling sales proposals, bid and tender responses
-Undertake market research, competitor analysis etc.
-Demonstrate flexibility regarding international travel requirements

Candidate Requirements

-Minimum of 5 years experience within the training and e-learning industry
-Compliance background preferred but not essential
-Experience in managing a P&L and building a e-learning business
-Excellent knowledge and understanding of eLearning development methodology and eLearning standards
-Understand the about features and functions of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and content authoring tools
-Excellent communication skills, English written skills must be perfect
-Degree in IT, Business or Commerce

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. We offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.

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Job Title Account Manager
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location Worcestershire, Hereford & Worcestershire
Job Number 113573245
Posted 19/01/2012 (14:51)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
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Our client is a well established and fast growing company with an enviable blue chip client base. They are currently seeking an ambitious sales professional possessing commercial (B2B) sales experience, preferably within a training background. The company offers excellent career progression prospects for successful individuals.

Role Summary

Working as part of a successful, dynamic and proactive sales team, your primary responsibility will be to achieve sales targets by proactively contacting potential and existing clients and building strong and lasting business relationships with them.

Key Responsibilities

*Hitting sales targets by gaining orders
*Prospecting for new customers
*Developing and maximizing sales potential within current accounts
*Finding new departments and contacts within accounts
*Attending sales appointments where appropriate
*Maintaining all relevant management information systems

Applicant Profile

*Strong new business and account management background in the training field
*Eager to learn
*Proven, proactive sales experience
*Experience of conceptual and/or services sales
*Strong client focus
*Self motivated
*Strong understanding of sales processes


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Job Title Sales Executive-IT Training
Salary/rate £23000 - £28000/annum £33K OTE
Location London
Job Number 111273042
Posted 17/01/2012 (15:13)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our international client is seeking an accomplished sales professional with experience of selling IT training services, ideally to the Education Sector although this is not essential. Based in the London office this role will be responsible for developing new business and dormant accounts in the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

*Proactively manage all activity relating to new or assigned existing accounts within the Education Sector / Territories
*Identify, qualify and target academic organisations within the UK Region
*Achieve set personal sales targets
*Work with management to develop strategic relationships with the key accounts where significant long term opportunities exist
*Identify and implement within agreed budgets, joint promotion or marketing activities that will directly result in increased sales
*Create and maintain account records, contact history and performance data to track sales progress and activity
*Share office administration duties as specified by the manager
*Assist in achieving other team objectives as they are introduced.
*Represent the company at relevant industry and local business events in a professional manner and with the highest of ethical standards.

Candidate Requirements

*Sales and results focused with a minimum of two years commercial sales experience gained within the IT industry
*Consistent achievement of personal sales targets
*Hunter mentality with the ability to develop lucrative long term business relationships
*Knowledge of Education Sector and/or training sector preferred
*Highly motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional manner
*Highly organised, with a strong attention to detail and high levels of customer service
*Must have a "can do" attitude and be results driven
*Preferably educated to Degree level or equivalent

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Head of Technical Services
Salary/rate £50000 - £60000/annum
Location Warwickshire
Job Number 113571997
Posted 16/01/2012 (11:59)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
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Our client is seeking a Head of Technical Services to manage the Technical Services Team within EMEA, consisting of Technical Consultants, Technical Support Analysts, and Client Systems Administrators. Experience managing teams responsible for the implementation and administration of IT software systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities

*Management of a team that implements, administers and supports software and e-learning solutions covering a broad range of development technologies, methods and processes.
*Ensure current working practices, methodologies, format technologies and resources (internal and outsourced) are optimised and that there is a consistent, coherent approach to this aspect of the business that meets the overall needs of the Division.
*Close co-operation with the other departmental heads where appropriate.
*Ensuring a consistent course structure, scripting and design methodology that accommodates video, illustrative and other relevant media formats.

*Ensure courseware is fully compatible with agreed standards and operates to agreed specifications on the specified Learning Management System (LMS) and within client environments where appropriate.
*Ensure effective implementation and support methodologies and processes are used for clients utilising specified LMS platforms in both hosted and installed environments.
*Co-ordinate the migration of clients from legacy learning platforms to the company's proposed new LMS.
*Manage the delivery of learning administration services to clients in accordance with agreed service levels.
*Support the introduction of the company's governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions to the EMEA business through building appropriate resources, skills and processes in the technical services team and through liaison with GRC teams in other regions.
*Ensure effective implementation and on-going support of the company's whistleblowing hotline solution which includes web and telephone-based front ends and associated case management solutions.

Candidate requirements

oExtensive proven experience of managing and implementing software systems (ideally including learning management systems) with experience of all aspects of design, scoping, project management and execution.
oExcellent communication skills
oExcellent client relationship skills
oExperience of dealing with blue-chip clients
Proven track record of employee management, motivation, recruitment and training
oProven ability to define policy and implement strategic change
oKnowledge of e-learning industry standards
oAbility to travel overseas and work remotely

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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Job Title Learning Technologies Manager
Salary/rate £45000 - £50000/annum Benefits
Location South East England, South East
Job Number 111272565
Posted 13/01/2012 (10:04)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Key Responsibilities:

*Drive the ongoing development of e-learning as a core tool in training delivery. Work closely with the Training team to build the use of blended learning approaches as a standard part of this client's international approach to training delivery.
*Extend e-learning, developing a training delivery capability which is 'location independent' wherever possible and not dependent on a continuing increase in training FTE to meet growing training requirement over the coming years.
*Work closely with the Training team to develop seamless use of e-Learning to get greater value from the same time and / or financial expenditure
*Maintain and extend the Virtual Academy as a "best in class" learning management system, supporting the global delivery of training and skills development initiatives.
*Manage a panel of e-Learning development providers, ensuring implementation of the most appropriate solutions (e.g. bespoke, off the shelf or hybrid) for the organisation's learning needs.
*Design, implement, monitor and evaluate Technology-related interventions to meet specific needs and bring about improved organisational performance, using qualitative and quantitative measures to demonstrate an acceptable return on investment.
*Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and external providers to ensure the delivery of cost effective, business focused L&D solutions for the learning management system.
*Understand the L&D requirements of the business' project agenda, identify projects, initial point of contact for project managers, scope high level requirements and identify / recommend solutions which will speed delivery of those requirements.
*Target activities and work in partnership with the stakeholders within the business and third party suppliers to define, project manage and support the:
oIntegration of technology in learning related initiatives
oDesign and configuration of the LMS system in line with the overall L&D strategy
oTraining activities associated with the LMS
oDevelopment of eLearning content
oProcurement of eLearning content
oImplementation and usage of virtual classrooms
oIntegrating LMS into the L&D framework
oAligning content with curriculum
oContinuous improvement to ensure best in class

*Actively promote the Virtual Academy driving greater use and value from the tool
*Develop and implement effective systems and processes for employees to understand, access and engage with the Training team and the learning solutions available
*Support the HR team in the implementation of level 1 & 2 evaluation tools, with which to measure the effectiveness of training and development solutions.

Candidate Requirements

*Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) design and administration
*Experience in managing third party e-learning system content providers
*Demonstrable project management, planning and organisational skills
*Solid (and recent) L&D experience working in demanding and pace driven environment within a global blue chip organisation
*Previous experience of working in an international and/or multi-cultural environment
*Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
*Strong analytical skills & reporting skills
*Experience of consultancy at all levels
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Demonstrable commercial awareness and financial management skills
*Ideally CIPD Degree/Graduate
*Formal project management methodology training
*Experience of regulated Financial Service environment


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Job Title Management Trainer
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum
Location Hampshire
Job Number 111272371
Posted 12/01/2012 (12:20)
Agency/Employer Blue Eskimo
DescriptionRegister your CV Our client is a leading provider of training, learning and development programmes to a wide variety of organisations across the UK and internationally. They are now seeking to appoint an experienced Management Trainer to provide excellent quality training and event design, delivery and support to this organisation's customers.
Key Responsibilities
*Providing 'soft skills' training programmes to customers as requested e.g. management, sales, communications etc.
*Creating and modifying high quality course material for delivery to target audiences
*Planning and organising training programmes and events
*Ensuring effective communication and timely liaison with the Learning and Development Coordinators, Client Manager and Sales lead both before and after the programme
*Successful delivery of training programmes attending to the needs of the delegates throughout the duration of the programme
*Attending to the needs of the customer before, during and after each training programme in conjunction with the Client Manager and Learning and Development Coordinator
*Accepting and acting appropriately of any feedback during and following each programme and providing feedback to the client manager on each programme
*Maximising the relationships with delegates and customers to ensure repeat and further business
*Providing financial information promptly when requested about course expenses
*Actively seek new business for themselves and the organisation as a whole
*Make effective use of non training days to develop/create new programmes, exercises and activities and improve existing programmes
*Support the Business Development Director as and when required to help grow the business, develop marketing materials, write proposals or undertake other sales and marketing activities as agreed
*With the support of the HR Director, take responsibility for self-development to ensure skills are up to date and relevant for the market conditions and client needs.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years management development training experience encompassing the whole learning cycle from design through to evaluation
Experience of delivering management training to corporate clients
Strong knowledge of learning methodologies such as Myers Briggs
A 'can do' creative outlook with the ability to adapt styles depending on audience

Blue Eskimo specialise in career and job opportunities within the e-learning and training sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience within the training and e-learning industries we offer relevant and focused career advice to professionals within these areas. Our clients include many of the UK's leading training and elearning providers, as well as corporate and public sector organisations.

Vacancies cover a wide range of roles and disciplines within the e-learning and training sector including Learning and Development Manager, e-learning Business Development Manager, Elearning Instructional Designer, E-learning Project Manager, Training Operations Manager, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.


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