Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Full Time – Permanent

£30k £4500 Car allowance

Role Description

Involvement in marketing, and network events and working alongside the administration and assessment team to ensure the delivery of an excellent service.

• To identify, engage and develop new apprenticeship business through a variety of business development approaches, including: calls, meetings, presentations, events and networking
• Proactively undertake a variety of sales activity including, telesales, face to face and online activity in order to secure Adult Education Budget
• Work towards agreed KPI’S as part of the Business Development sales pipeline to achieve annual revenue and apprenticeship lead targets
• To develop and maintain current customer relationships ensuring employers are updated on learner progress, changes to funding, national initiatives and other services.
• To work closely with the administration and assessment teams to ensure that a quality service is available and offered to customers which meets their identified needs.
• To be a first point of call for existing and potential customer inquiries.
• To be involved in the planning and delivery of exhibitions and network events across the region and to represent the company at external meetings as required.
• To contribute towards content for marketing campaigns, social media and newsletters.
• To collect feedback from customers to maintain and continuously improve the customer offer.
• To source and support tenders for new income streams.
• To be involved in preparation of and inclusion in any externally accredited quality inspections.
• To undertake any other duties in line with your current role and responsibilities, which may occur or develop, to ensure the effective and efficient operation.

• New Business Development and Lead Generation skills
• Effective communication skills
• Account management and relationship-building skills
• Experience in apprenticeships or training sector is highly desirable