Business Development Consultant

National Skills Agency; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to drive apprenticeship sales through a consultative approach. This role involves generating new business, building strong networks, and creating engaging advertisements. The ideal candidate will be energetic, driven, and passionate about supporting businesses and their apprentices. Join a collaborative team and contribute to meaningful outcomes in the education and training sector. If you thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy building relationships, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment sales or selling apprenticeships.
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through consultative sales from SME businesses.
• Maintain relationships with current employers to increase apprenticeship vacancies.

Skills

Consultative Sales

Relationship Building

Customer Service

Recruitment Sales

Networking

Tools

CRM Database

Job description

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE BACKGROUND IN EDUCATION/ TRAINING SALES

3 DAYS A WEEK IN OFFICE

• Generating a pipeline of new business through a consultative sales approach from a range of SME businesses
• Building strong networks and awareness of the company's Apprenticeship Training offer by attending and presenting at networking events and seminars
• Creating engaging and effective vacancy advertisements
• Producing costed quotations and proposals in order to win apprenticeship contracts
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of changes to industry funding, eligibility, legislation and regional grants
• Scheduling regular contact with current employers in person and by telephone to build relationships and increase apprenticeship vacancies
• Ensuring regular communication with internal stakeholders such as the delivery team
• Working with Marketing to provide content for e-marketing and social media activity
• Recording all meetings and customer contact using the CRM database
• Creating full, detailed job specifications and recruitment plans for allocation to the Resourcing Team

The ideal candidate will have previous experience and a successful track record in Recruitment sales or selling apprenticeships.

You should be;

• Energetic and driven to exceed targets whilst maintaining quality and high levels of customer service
• Natural ability to build trusting relationships
• Passionate about supporting businesses and seeing their apprentices succeed and progress
• Professional, personable and approachable
• Can-do, positive attitude
• Able to work as part of a busy team

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.