Business Development Executive

TieTalent; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of legal training and apprenticeships in Liverpool is seeking a New Business Development Executive to generate sales of government-funded legal apprenticeship programmes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in apprenticeship sales, strong B2B sales skills, and a track record of exceeding targets. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Healthcare

Pension

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven Apprenticeship Sales Experience in selling government-funded apprenticeships.
• Minimum 2 years B2B sales experience.
• High volume outbound sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate sales of government-funded legal apprenticeship programmes.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Meet and exceed ambitious sales targets.

Job description

About The Company

A well-established, leading provider of specialist training and apprenticeships exclusively for the UK legal sector. They work with law firms across England, helping them utilise government funding (Levy & Co-investment) for programmes like Paralegal, Solicitor (SQE), CILEX, Conveyancing, etc.

About The Role

This is a pure new business development role. The primary objective is to proactively generate sales of government-funded legal apprenticeship programmes to law firms and other legal organisations. It involves the full sales cycle, from high-volume outbound prospecting to closing deals and hitting ambitious targets.

What You Need to Succeed

• Proven Apprenticeship Sales Experience: Demonstrably succeeded in selling government-funded apprenticeships previously. Understanding of ESFA funding rules (Levy / Co-investment), the sales cycle, client objections, and funding discussions.
• Legal sector apprenticeship experience is ideal, but experience selling any Government funded apprenticeship is highly valuable.
• Minimum of 2 years B2B sales experience. Experience selling services/solutions preferred over physical products.
• High volume outbound sales experience (calls/email marketing). Comfortable, resilient, and effective in this environment.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• IT literate and proficient with CRM systems and MS Office.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary
• Uncapped Commission - High earning potential for successful performers
• Work for a Specialist Market Leader in the Legal Training Sector
• Supportive Team Culture - Collaborate and celebrate successes
• Strong basic salary & comprehensive benefits (Healthcare, Pension, Generous Annual Leave)

Nice-to-have skills

• Email Marketing

Location

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

Other Sales

Languages

• English