Business Development Consultant

Medirest Signature; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in training services is seeking a Business Development professional to enhance their employer engagement. This role involves promoting training services, generating leads, and managing B2B relationships to achieve business growth goals. Candidates should have relevant sales experience and educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence required.
• Experience in researching and generating sales.
• Field-based business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a pipeline of new business and contacts.
• Promote training services to employers via various methods.
• Engage with existing businesses to identify further training opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

B2B relationship management

Networking

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Mathematics

Job description

Employer Engagement and Business Development:

• Build and maintain a pipeline of new business and contacts to promote the College's offer across all provision types, in line with the agreed business plan and targets.
• Promote the benefits of the College's training services and courses to employers, generating and converting leads via field sales, networking, cold calling, and other methods.
• Engage with existing businesses and employers to identify opportunities for further training, consultancy, and apprenticeship enrolment.
• Work with employers and the apprenticeship team to establish links and generate new opportunities for students.
• Identify and convert levy opportunities from existing and new employers.
• Attend employer meetings, visits, and presentations to secure business opportunities.
• Develop proposals, tenders, and bids to capture new business.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
Full valid driving licence
Proven experience in researching and generating sales, leading to profitable business development.
Field-based business development and sales experience, engaging with new and existing clients.
Demonstrable experience in managing B2B relationships and account management.