Area Sales Consultant

HIT Training Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Tax-free bonuses when targets are met

Healthcare cash plan

Dental plan

EAP and 24/7 GP access

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

The Opportunity Provider is seeking an Area Business Consultant to drive new business across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This hybrid role involves home-based work, client site visits, and local events to generate learners and enrolments through Apprenticeships and commercial training.

You will prospect, present, and close opportunities, manage CRM activity, and collaborate with local teams to achieve targets while building strong client relationships in your area.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business development role with a sales mindset.
• Proven track record of generating new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Self-motivated with initiative and a proactive approach.
• Familiarity with the further education and apprenticeship sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
• Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
• Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
• Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
• Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
• Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
• Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrolment targets.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
• Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
• Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
• Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.

Skills

Business development

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Ready to Make a Difference? Shape the future of businesses and learners alike as our next Area Business Consultant.

Role: Area Business Consultant | Area: Hybrid, to cover the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire region | Salary: From £27,000 + commission

As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent The Opportunity Provider at local events.

The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area.

Duties will include

• Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
• Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
• Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
• Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
• Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
• Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
• Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrolment targets.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
• Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
• Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
• Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.

About you

We're seeking proactive, confident individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a business development role.
• Experience of new business development and lead generation.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated.
• Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.

Your Benefits and Growth

Our Area Business Consultants can expect a competitive base salary starting from £27,000 plus our benefits and commission package:

• Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
• A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days.
• Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
• Access to tailored training and qualifications.

Why Join TOP ?

At The Opportunity Provider, we believe in the transformative power of apprenticeships-not just for individuals, but for businesses and the hospitality industry as a whole. We're proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.