Apprenticeships BD Leader: Remote/Field, Target-Driven

KM Education Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KM Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships to pro-actively identify and engage with SME and levy employers, promoting Apprenticeship and Commercial training programmes. The role is home/field based with travel flexibility and a strong focus on meeting targets.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in apprenticeship/skills sales, exceptional communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of funding criteria and levy spending.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing new business with SMEs and Levy employers for Apprenticeship starts.
• Strong CV showing longevity in BDM within the apprenticeship/skills arena.
• Excellent communication skills with drive to succeed.
• Understanding of Apprenticeships funding criteria and Levy spending.
• Experience generating employer leads, negotiating, winning and closing new business.
• Experience working towards and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with businesses to promote Apprenticeship and Commercial training.
• Develop new business and nurture existing relationships in a consultative way.
• Work towards growth and revenue targets.
• Attend meetings with decision makers to discuss training and recruitment needs.
• Advise employers regarding Apprenticeship Levy and funding reforms.
• Analyse organisational needs and design training plans to meet employer needs.
• Monitor market, competitors and opportunities; report sales data and forecasts.
• Cross-sell other products to offer a well-rounded service.

Skills

New business development

Account management

Negotiation

Lead generation

Apprenticeships funding

Job description

KM Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships to pro-actively identify and engage with SME and levy employers, promoting Apprenticeship and Commercial training programmes. The role is home/field based with travel flexibility and a strong focus on meeting targets.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in apprenticeship/skills sales, exceptional communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of funding criteria and levy spending.