Remote Business Development Executive – Apprenticeships

Serco Limited; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Extensive internal training

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Volunteer day

Disability Confident employer network

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive apprenticeship opportunities across the UK. You will identify targets, engage employers by phone, email and LinkedIn, qualify enquiries and book appointments for managers.

You’ll maintain CRM records and support campaigns while progressing a dynamic pipeline. Experience in sales or customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, recruitment or customer service.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for engaging stakeholders by telephone and digital channels.
• Experience generating leads and managing customer pipelines in a target-driven environment.
• Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective employer organisations, multi-academy trusts, education trusts and other strategic targets.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound telephone, email and LinkedIn activity.
• Manage and qualify inbound apprenticeship enquiries from employers and partners.
• Book qualified appointments for Business Development Managers and gather employer intelligence to support sales activity.
• Maintain accurate customer and prospect records within CRM systems and monitor pipeline progression.
• Support employer engagement campaigns, events, webinars and business development initiatives.

Skills

Sales experience or business devel

Relationship-building

Lead generation & pipeline management

Organisational & time management

CRM systems & MS Office

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Serco Limited is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive apprenticeship opportunities across the UK. You will identify targets, engage employers by phone, email and LinkedIn, qualify enquiries and book appointments for managers.

You’ll maintain CRM records and support campaigns while progressing a dynamic pipeline. Experience in sales or customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work independently are essential.