Business Development Executive (Apprenticeships/Further Education)

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Apprenticeships/Further Education)

Job ID: 03745

Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week in Midlands

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £35-43k (Plus a generous commission structure)

Industry: Education

Company & Role:

A leading, Ofsted graded Outstanding Training Provider based in the Midlands are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive / Manager, the role will allow you to showcase your skills by identifying and developing strategic business relationships with a range of organisations, selling our portfolio of programmes and account managing your clients throughout their Apprenticeship journey.

You will be working in a team of 6, the role is a split of home based and office based, they would love you to come into their office 1 day a week in Derby.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll prospect and generate new business leads: Proactively identify and pursue potential apprenticeship opportunities with employers.
• You’ll present and negotiate: Deliver persuasive presentations and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with clients, ensuring successful conversion of leads into partnerships.
• You’ll conduct high quality and productive digital training needs analysis across client base.
• You’ll attend industry events, representing them at relevant conferences, trade shows, and networking events to expand professional networks and promote our service.
• You’ll collaborate with the talent team, working together on the recruitment and onboarding process of our learners.
• You’ll advocate the values: 'taking ownership’, 'unlocking potential’, 'embracing the future’ and 'bridging the digital divide’.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Business development role ideally within the Apprenticeship or Further Education industry
• Proven successes of identifying, attracting and securing clients, successfully generating leads, closing deals, and exceeding sales targets.
• Proficient in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant sales and marketing tools.
• High standards of personal integrity, professional conduct and customer service.
• Knowledge or an understanding of the apprenticeships and funding utilisation process, ideally up to date knowledge on current apprenticeships government-funded training programs, and the apprenticeship levy system.
• A full, clean drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance. The role will include some regional travel as per the needs of our clients and our business.

If this sounds like a good match, then please get in touch ASAP as remote interviews are taking place immediately.