Head of Sales - Apprenticeships

KM Recruitment; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Sales for Apprenticeships to oversee business development and employer engagement strategies. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the Apprenticeship sector, a proactive approach to achieving targets, and the ability to build strategic relationships to drive performance and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head of Sales, Business Development, or Sales Director in the Apprenticeship sector.
• Proven track record of achieving targets for Apprenticeship uptake.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with Levy employers to promote training.
• Engage with employers to discuss training needs and manage a business development team.

Skills

Business Growth

Relationship Management

Sales Strategy

Job description

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors.

Job Title:

Head of Sales – Apprenticeships

Location:

Home/Field based

Salary:

up to £65,000 + Bonus

Type:

Full Time, Permanent

About the Role:

KM Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a successful Training Organisation that delivers a wide range of Apprenticeship programmes. We are looking to appoint a Head of Sales to lead their business development and employer engagement strategy, focusing on driving performance and revenue growth.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience as Head of Sales, Head of Business Development, or Sales Director within the Apprenticeship sector.
• A proactive approach to business growth with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding targets for Apprenticeship uptake.
• Experience in securing new Levy and SME employer accounts for Apprenticeship delivery.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible with travel.

Role Responsibilities:

• Identify and build strategic relationships with large Levy employers to promote training programmes, including Apprenticeships and Commercial provision.
• Manage a business development team, performance manage, and ensure active pursuit of Apprentice starts.
• Engage with employers to discuss training and recruitment needs for existing staff and new Apprentices.
• Advise employers on the Apprenticeship Levy and funding reforms.
• Develop and deliver business growth presentations at senior levels.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver solutions within set timeframes.
• Forecast and plan for industry changes and growth opportunities.
• Stay informed on policy and funding changes relevant to the sector.
• Report sales data and forecasts regularly to senior management.

Additional Information:

Please note: KM Recruitment receives a high volume of applications. If you do not hear within 4 days, your application was unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to check our website for future opportunities.