Business Development Consultant

Business Development Consultant (Commercial Training and Apprenticeships)

Permanent Full Time to start in April/May 2025

Interviewing asap

Salary: GBP30000 to GBP35000 negotiable plus an Excellent Commission Package and Company Car/Enhanced pension

Location: Lancashire - you will be driving sales in the North West and Yorkshire

Due to our client's continued success, they are looking to add to their first-class team and appoint a Business Development Consultant with a proven track record of generating new business and developing existing accounts.

My client is also open to candidates with a commercial/industrial recruitment background used to working in a thriving busy environment with a view to side stepping their career into the world of apprenticeships and training.

Additional Benefits: 22 days holiday rising to 27 after one year's service plus bank holidays, option to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday per year, 2pm finish on a Friday, healthcare for you and the family, long service awards, extensive training and development opportunities, team building activities and events and much more!

Are you a natural results-driven business developer able to prospect and win new business? Do you have a track record of securing new business in the recruitment/apprenticeships/commercial training sector?

My client offers Apprenticeships and training to a wide range of clients both locally and regionally. They are now keen to accelerate their growth by employing a Business Development Consultant with a proven track record in gaining results. You will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of the business's sales strategy and for identifying and building new business opportunities. Ambitious and driven, you will provide high levels of customer service and use your skills and experience to support the achievement of individual and team targets.

Would you consider yourself to be a solution-oriented salesperson, have amazing interpersonal skills, and enjoy influencing and negotiating?

This could be your move.

We are looking for candidates with previous sales experience, networking skills, presentation and report writing experience, and a proactive and consultative sales approach.

Responsibilities include:

• Offer a consultative approach to employers to maximise their levy pot.
• Manage and develop strong relationships with employers to identify and sell all training solutions.
• Manage own pipeline and update the CRM.
• Plan, initiate and deliver strategic business development that will provide expected outcomes against strategic goals of a minimum of 20 starts per month (Across all their training programmes).
• Communicate effectively with levy and non-levy paying employers to create new leads.
• Increase sales of training solutions through expanding our employer base across the UK and by gaining new business. Attend networking events to enhance business development opportunities.
• Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions.
• Promote and sell our client's services across various contracts, maximising levy utilisation and expanding the employer base. The role involves managing a sales pipeline, generating leads, attending events, and driving business growth to support strategic objectives.
• Attend self-made appointments with employers securing new business opportunities and pipeline, presenting and providing up-to-date information regarding programmes and associated funding whilst building relations with business decision makers.
• Work at various events to enhance business development opportunities.
• Work with a database of warm leads and lapsed employers creating and building relationships and understanding their business needs.
• Assess individual employer requirements and select the most appropriate training solutions to meet their business need.
• Remain up to date regarding programmes, Government funding and initiatives.
• Liaise with a range of internal departments and personnel.
• Use bespoke management information systems to manage/track employer and engagement activities.
• Deal with sensitive, private and confidential information in a professional manner and adhere to GDPR legislation.

The successful applicant will:

• Be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to business development with proven examples of securing new business.
• Have a track record of generating and implementing innovative ideas for generating sales.
• Be responsible for driving strategic growth and developing our client's portfolio of highly satisfied employers, stakeholders and learners.
• Have experience of building/maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of businesses and stakeholders.
• Have a track record of generating new customer accounts whilst nurturing relationships with current stakeholders/employers.
• Have excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Have a high level of client focus, empathy and understanding and be a team player.
• Be adaptable and enjoy working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Be dedicated to outstanding customer service and continuous improvement.

A full clean driving licence is essential. An understanding of Apprenticeship funding and the Levy is ideal but not essential. An understanding of the training sector would be an advantage.

To apply for the role of Business Development Consultant NorthWest/Yorkshire please email your CV to us.

Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and employability sectors nationwide. We offer free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.