<div> At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. </div> <div> </div> The opportunity We’re looking for a Sales Engagement Manager to build and run the North’s activation engine. Reporting to the Sales Enablement Lead, you will take ownership of how we translate strategy into action—linking training, hot topics and market priorities into a coherent programme of internal and external activity. This is a high-impact, partner-facing role where you’ll shape how we take propositions to market, strengthen internal networks across the North, and drive meaningful client engagement. You’ll also play a key role in building a new team structure with clear progression opportunities. Your key responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Design and deliver an integrated North activation programme, linking training, hot topics and events into a joined-up calendar</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Co-create and operationalise training programmes (core sales, hot topics and practical playbooks) to support in-market execution</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Curate and activate hot topics, translating market priorities into clear go-to-market materials (talk tracks, FAQs, referral routes)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and manage an external speaker programme, bringing “outside-in” perspectives and converting insights into reusable content</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead a North-wide events programme (roundtables, dinners, masterclasses) aligned to training themes and market opportunities</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Own and build the “Creating Connections” programme, strengthening collaboration and cross-team networks through structured internal initiatives</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive internal engagement activity (e.g. networking sessions, learning events, knowledge sharing formats) across offices and service lines</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate go-to-market activation across BD, campaigns, events and marketing, ensuring consistent execution of national initiatives regionally</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Capture insights and feedback to continuously improve programme effectiveness and drive better outcomes</li> </ul> Skills and attributes for success <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The main KPI will be to increase sales revenue and sub-service line penetration.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong operational delivery and programme management capability</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to take ideas and translate them into market-ready propositions</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior leadership</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confident communicator, comfortable working in a partner-led, non-hierarchical environment</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organisation and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Commercial awareness with the ability to prioritise high-impact market opportunities</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguous and evolving environments</li> </ul> Ideally, you’ll also <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have experience in professional services (e.g. accountancy, legal or consultancy)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understand how to operate in a partnership structure with multiple stakeholders</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bring experience from roles spanning sales enablement, BD operations, marketing or programme delivery</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have exposure to training design, events, campaigns or market activation activity</li> </ul> What we look for <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ambition and drive – this role offers a genuine pathway to progression, and we want someone who is motivated to grow and take ownership</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A confident and resilient approach – able to engage, influence and challenge stakeholders where needed</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong relationship builder, able to work collaboratively across teams and regions</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Someone who thrives on shaping new processes and making a role their own rather than following a fixed brief</li> </ul> What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and support your progression in a role with real visibility and impact across the North. This role offers: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A unique opportunity to shape a new function within Sales Enablement</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and leadership</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A clear progression pathway as the team structure evolves</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The chance to operate in a collaborative, high-performing and people-first culture</li> </ul> At EY, we’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.<div> EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. </div>

Sales Enablement Manager - Manchester (Manchester, GB, M2 3EY) @ EY Global Services

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