Recruitment & Sales Officer

Closing Date: April 7th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

CENTRE FOR LEARNING FUTURES
The Centre for Learning Futures at UNB is the university's hub for lifelong learning, supporting community engagement and revenue growth through innovative programming. The Strategic Marketing, Sales & Communication unit drives recruitment, sales, marketing, and retention across a broad portfolio.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1-year Term| Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• After hours availability to attend events.
• Ability to travel to locations off campus for in-person tradeshows and events.

Salary Range: $46,251 - $57,812 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Strategic Marketing, Sales & Communication, the Recruitment & Sales Officer is responsible for attracting local, national, and international learners to UNB's professional development programs. This role focuses on meeting enrollment targets through proactive recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and pre-sales support, while contributing to retention initiatives that enhance the learner experience.

• Support the development and execution of recruitment strategies for defined target markets.
• Coordinate recruitment plans with internal stakeholders and academic faculties.
• Contribute to lead generation and sales targets and support efforts to achieve them.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective learners through innovative recruitment and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and gather data to inform recruitment strategies.
• Serve as a primary contact for prospective learners and provide accurate information on programs, costs, and requirements.
• Support coordination and administration of non-credit programs, including scheduling, enrolment processing, and communication with learners and instructors.
• Address learner and instructor inquiries, resolve routine issues, and support a positive program experience.
• Support process automation and improve operational efficiency using systems such as Footprints, Destiny, CRM, and related applications.
• Provide input on workflows, documentation, templates, policies, and communication plans.
• Support marketing campaigns and assist with planning and delivery of tradeshows, conferences, webinars, and virtual events.
• Represent UNB at events and engage with prospective learners and partners to generate leads.
• Coordinate event logistics and support registration processes, including for contests and award recipients.
• Liaise with professional associations, government bodies, and external partners as required.
• Contribute to special projects and collaborative initiatives that enhance learner engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Provide backup support for the Sales Success Specialist and assist with emerging priorities as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably with a concentration in business or marketing.
• 3-5 years of inside sales experience with a proven track record of achieving measurable results.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Familiarity with Salesforce considered an asset.
• Additional technical training in computerized business systems or equivalent practical experience is considered an asset.
• Experience or coursework related to relational databases and CMS technologies is an asset.
• Familiarity with lead generation and account management principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team while contributing to shared goals.
• Ability to meet targets and perform under pressure.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving with sound judgment and initiative.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, diverse environments.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.