Apprenticeships Sales Executive

S Knights Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Green Car Scheme

Birthday rewards

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded B2B Sales Executive in Redditch to drive outbound outreach and generate apprenticeship opportunities. The role is telephone-based and targets conversion through proactive discovery and qualification of client needs.

You will work with employers, manage CRM data and collaborate with Business Development for progression, with hybrid working after induction and probation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in B2B sales or telesales or lead generation.
• Experience making outbound calls to businesses to generate opportunities.
• Track record of meeting sales, call or lead targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with business contacts.
• Self-motivated, resilient and able to work towards measurable results.
• Strong CRM and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Make a high volume of outbound calls to new and existing clients, introducing apprenticeship programmes and generating interest.
• Speak with employers and decision-makers to identify requirements and opportunities.
• Qualify leads before passing opportunities to Business Development Managers.
• Follow up on marketing campaigns and prior interactions to maximise engagement.
• Build professional relationships and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Record client interactions and opportunities accurately in the CRM.
• Work towards individual call, sales and KPI targets and support campaigns.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Outbound calls

CRM systems

Communication skills

Target driven

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced B2B Sales Executive, Sales Executive or Lead Generation professional who is confident speaking with businesses and motivated by achieving targets?

We are working with a growing organisation within the apprenticeship and skills sector that is looking for a commercially focused sales professional to join its team in Redditch.

This is a predominantly telephone-based role, where you will engage with employers, introduce apprenticeship training opportunities, identify potential requirements and generate qualified leads for the wider Business Development team.

If you enjoy building rapport, creating opportunities and working towards measurable results, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

About the Organisation

The organisation works with employers to support workforce development through apprenticeships, education and skills training.

You’ll join a supportive and growing team that provides comprehensive training from induction, helping you develop your knowledge of the apprenticeship sector alongside your sales and business development skills.

The Role

As a B2B Sales Executive, you will be responsible for proactively engaging businesses and generating new commercial opportunities.

• Making a high volume of outbound calls to new, existing and lapsed business clients, introducing apprenticeship programmes and creating initial interest.
• Speaking with employers and decision-makers to understand their requirements and identify potential apprenticeship and training opportunities.
• Qualifying leads before passing suitable opportunities to Business Development Managers for further progression.
• Following up marketing campaigns and previous client interactions to maximise opportunities and generate further engagement.
• Building strong professional relationships with business contacts while providing a positive customer experience.
• Accurately recording client interactions, sales activity and opportunities within the CRM system.
• Working towards individual call, sales and KPI targets and contributing to wider business growth.
• Supporting targeted sales campaigns and keeping up to date with apprenticeship provision, funding opportunities and relevant sector developments.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is confident, commercially aware and comfortable working in a telephone-led sales environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• At least one year’s experience in B2B sales, telesales, outbound sales, lead generation or a similar role.
• Experience making outbound calls and engaging businesses to generate sales opportunities.
• A track record of working towards sales, call, lead generation or performance targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to build rapport with different types of business contacts.
• A positive, resilient and self-motivated approach with the drive to achieve results.
• Strong organisation and follow-up skills, with good attention to detail when maintaining CRM records.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using CRM or database systems.
• Previous experience within apprenticeships, education, training or the skills sector would be advantageous.
• Level 2 English and Maths.

Benefits

You’ll receive comprehensive training from induction, alongside opportunities for tailored career development and progression.

The organisation also offers flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, a holiday purchase scheme, Green Car Scheme and birthday rewards of £50–£1,000 depending on length of service.

Details

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with hybrid working available following successful induction and probation