Business Development Consultant – Apprenticeships
Location: Nationwide (UK) with main base in Harrow
Are you a driven, energetic, and a passionate sales professional with a strong background in Apprenticeships?
Do you have a track record of success in the education sector and a desire to make a real impact by helping businesses grow through learner training solutions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
My client is looking for a talented
Business Development Consultant to join their existing team and play a key role in expanding the Apprenticeships division. You’ll have the opportunity to sell training solutions to levy-paying employers across the UK, helping them maximize their apprenticeship levy and supporting their business growth.
***EXPERIENCE IN APPRENTICESHIPS IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL***
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with a wide range of employers, both large and small, offering expert guidance on maximising apprenticeship levy and enhancing their business through apprenticeships.
- Take a consultative approach to identify employer needs, and design tailored training solutions to close skills gaps and address recruitment challenges.
- Manage a comprehensive territory plan to generate new business opportunities, expanding our client base across the UK.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, ensuring the right solutions are in place to meet their business objectives.
- Identify and sell a full range of training solutions, including work experience and industry placements.
- Develop and write proposals that meet employer needs while contributing to College income targets.
- Drive strategic business development efforts to achieve expected outcomes and growth targets.
- Work closely with the Apprenticeship Team and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Additional Duties:
- Use market intelligence to build and manage a robust lead generation strategy.
- Expand customer base and increase sales through networking and proactive business development.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Sales to meet and exceed conversion income and portfolio targets.
- Ensure the timely completion of reporting systems and internal documentation.
- Support the apprenticeship recruitment team in filling apprenticeship and work experience vacancies.
- Advise employers on how to utilise the apprenticeship levy and ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
- Collaborate with curriculum teams to monitor progress against agreed targets and deliver quality training solutions.
- Manage employer relationships throughout their journey, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within the education or apprenticeship sector.
- Excellent communication skills and a consultative sales approach.
- Strong understanding of apprenticeships, particularly in relation to the apprenticeship levy.
- Experience working with both large employers and SMEs to drive business growth.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own pipeline and achieve sales targets.
- A proactive approach to business development with a passion for helping employers thrive through training and education.
- Ability to build strong, long-lasting relationships with employers and internal teams.
Interested? Apply Today!! 
