Business Sales Consultant. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

LJ Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking an Area Business Consultant to drive new business opportunities and enhance client engagement. This role combines remote working with travel to client sites, requiring strong skills in lead generation and relationship building, along with a proven business development track record.

Benefits

Achievable uncapped commission

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Health care cash plan and dental plan

Enhanced sick pay and life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Access to tailored training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a business development role.
• Experience of new business development and lead generation.
• Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
• Researching potential clients and new business opportunities.
• Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
• Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
• Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets.

Skills

Experience in business development

Lead generation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Job description

I am working with a client currently who are seeking a new Area Business Consultant (Sales)

As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent the business at local events.

They are dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships. As a leading training provider, they acknowledge life-changing power of apprenticeships, not only for individuals but for businesses and the economy as a whole.

Salary : From 27,000 basic DOE, plus uncapped commission

The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area. - so it's essential you are a driver with your own vehicle

Location: We are looking for people in both Manchester and Birmingham

About the role:

• Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
• Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
• Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
• Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
• Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
• Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
• Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrolment targets.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
• Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
• Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
• Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a business development role.
• Experience of new business development and lead generation.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated.
• Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector (desired not essential)

Benefits:

• Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
• A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days.
• Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• Health care cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
• Access to tailored training and qualifications.