Business Development Partnership Consultant

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Swindon is seeking a dynamic Business Development Partnership Consultant to grow employer-led income across apprenticeships, adult skills, commercial training and higher education in Swindon and beyond. You’ll build strong client relationships, deliver pitches, and collaborate with Marketing, Curriculum, Adult and HE teams to provide a seamless service to customers.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in business development, a strong track record of sourcing prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales or a target-driven environment.
• Strong track record of sourcing prospects and achieving targets.
• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Confident communication skills across all levels.
• Proactive, motivated and tenacious with a results focus.
• Customer service excellence and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with employers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Promote New College Swindon as a leading training provider for employers.
• Deliver presentations and pitches to secure new business.
• Manage client relationships and maximise repeat business opportunities.
• Carry out Training Needs Analysis to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Curriculum, Adult and HE teams for seamless service.
• Maintain accurate client records on the College CRM.
• Attend networking, employer and College events to develop opportunities.

Skills

Proven business development experience

Client relationship management

Confident communication

Proactive and tenacious

Customer service excellence

Microsoft Office knowledge

Passion for education/training

Education

Level 2 Maths and English

Level 3 Sales/Marketing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a confident business development professional who enjoys building strong relationships and turning opportunities into successful outcomes?

We’re looking for a Business Development Partnership Consultant to join our Commercial Team and help grow employer-led income across apprenticeships, adult skills, commercial training and higher education. You’ll build and develop relationships with businesses across Swindon, Wiltshire and beyond, helping employers find the right training solutions for their needs.

What you'll do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with employers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Promote New College Swindon as a leading training provider for employers.
• Deliver presentations and pitches to secure new business.
• Manage client relationships and maximise repeat business opportunities.
• Carry out Training Needs Analysis to identify training and development opportunities.
• Work with College teams to raise awareness of apprenticeships and support effective employer and learner onboarding.
• Maintain accurate client records and activity on the College CRM.
• Attend networking, employer and College events to develop new opportunities.
• Work closely with Marketing, Curriculum, Adult and HE teams to provide a seamless service to customers.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in business development, sales or a target-driven environment.
• A strong track record of sourcing prospects and achieving agreed targets.
• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels.
• A proactive, motivated and tenacious approach, with a focus on achieving results.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to delivering quality.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Experience selling apprenticeships or educational products would be desirable.
• A Level 3 qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business or a relevant area would be desirable.
• An interest in and passion for education, training and professional development.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment and DBS checks.