Business Development Executive

Shoots Training; England; Remote; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual Bonus Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Childcare Discount

Worlds Happiest Workplace 2025

30 Days Paid Holiday

Employee Recognition

Zusammenfassung

Shoots Training Limited is seeking a proactive Business Development Consultant to manage external sales and build relationships with employers and learners. The role is remote with a 40-hour week, offering a base salary and year-one OTE typical for the sector.

You will drive sales for short courses and apprenticeships, leveraging networking, cold calling, and digital tools to generate leads and close opportunities nationwide.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in external sales and relationship development.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Solid ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.

Aufgaben

• Manage delivery of external sales objectives across assigned territory.
• Sell company products and services to achieve sales profitability and growth.
• Handle and escalate relevant sales enquiries; conduct sales calls and meetings.
• Maintain data collection and develop analytics to improve future opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance and marketing to drive revenue and identify leads via networking and online research.
• Contact current and prospective employers to discuss short courses and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Coordinate with recruitment and other teams to track apprentice vacancies and run marketing activities.
• Support Sales & Marketing Manager and Director with queries and opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Business Development Consultant

Location: Remote

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Base salary £31,720. Year 1 OTE £40,000

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week (8.30am-5pm)

About The Role

To build excellent relationships with people and managers across the business to provide consistent and robust delivery of external sales, that are in line with legislation, internal policies, and organisational approach

What does the role involve?

• Managing the delivery of external sales objectives.
• To achieve maximum sales profitability and growth within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company's products and related services.
• To manage the receipt, handling, and escalation of relevant sales enquiries.
• To make sales calls and conduct sales meetings.
• Maintain collection of data and ensure analytics are developed to improve future sale opportunities.
• Collaborate with financial and marketing professionals to generate increasing income from sales, and profit, in line with agreed targets, while generating leads using internet searching, cold calls, social media and attend networking events to identify potential areas for sales opportunities locally and nationally.
• Contact current and prospective employers to discuss and sell our short courses and privately funded apprenticeship opportunities as well as local authority and national opportunities.
• Work alongside other areas of the business such as recruitment, to track apprentice vacancies. Perform delegated marketing, sales, and PR activities to promote courses and apprenticeships, working closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager and Administrator to execute these.
• Work alongside the business development team leader and Director of Business Development to raise any queries or opportunities in timely manner.

What are we looking for?

• Self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic, team player and work effectively under pressure.
• Maintain professionalism and always handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong Administration skills - including Microsoft Office, excel, word and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage a varies programme of work, manage expectations and conflicting priorities
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• A high level of commercial awareness and a desire to deliver tangible results in a cost effective manner.
• Previous experience within a Sales Environment.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Develop learner engagement and sales.
• Complete mandatory and desirable training relevant to your role, as well as being prepared to undertake CPD Continuous Professional Development as appropriate
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Why Shoots?

Shoots is a leading provider of apprenticeships and training courses in childcare, business administration, leadership and management, and customer service. Recognised for training excellence with accolades such as the Beacon Award and 'Investors in People' recognition, Shoots is committed to supporting individuals in advancing their careers. The team comprises experienced professionals, many of whom began as apprentices or unqualified nursery staff, offering first-hand understanding of balancing work, family, and education. Shoots collaborates closely with employers and apprentices to achieve individual goals, consistently achieving results above the national average and ranking in Ofsted's top 10 nationwide.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At Shoots, we value your hard work and dedication. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Annual Bonus Scheme: Share in our success with annual profit-based bonuses each May, as part of our Employee-Owned Company model.
• Childcare Discount: Up to 60% off childcare at our nurseries to help you balance work and family life.
• Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours can earn you up to 48 extra days off annually, or 24 extra days if you work nine days across two weeks - on top of your regular holiday.
• Certified Worlds Happiest Workplace 2025: Recognised for our focus on employee well-being, positive culture, and career growth.
• 30 Days Paid Holiday: Includes 28 days annual leave plus 2 extra days - one for your birthday (or a special day of your choice), and one for your wellbeing.
• Employee Recognition: Blue Light Card access for savings on shopping, dining, and more.
• Reward Platform (Each Person): Discounts on gyms, cinemas, Cycle2Work, GP on-demand, supermarket cashback, and employee of the month rewards.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Help with NHS prescriptions, optical care, and dental treatment.
• Career Development: Access to training and advancement opportunities to grow your career.
• Travel & Parking Support: Interest-free loan of up to £500 for travel or parking season tickets.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.