BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE - APPRENTICESHIPS

Business Development Executive - Apprenticeships

Research shows that the government is investing £3.3bn in 2026/27 in apprenticeships. Every sales professional wants to work for a company for whom they can be proud. Proud sales professionals are passionate about the company who they represent. This enthusiasm becomes apparent to the potential client, which makes the prospect more likely to engage. Representing a company with an impressive track record means that the company and the service it offers are easier to promote – essential qualities sought for a sales professional. If you want to be proud of the company for whom you represent and confident in the service you promote, then please read on: This training provider is a great opportunity for a proactive business development executive who wants to be able to approach prospect companies, with the full knowledge that if you bring that employer onboard, their employees will get a fabulous learner journey and be able to demonstrate ROI. Established over 10 years ago, this training provider boasts a whole host of prestigious names within its client portfolio. That said, it also supports with equal efficiency and care, SMEs who are similarly intent on ensuring their staff’s digital skills are second to none. Also of note is that a high percentage of the learners come from disadvantaged backgrounds and this training provider is passionate in its delivery of digital bootcamps which provide the first step on the career ladder for many individuals. With an impressive Ofsted report and impeccable track record for systematic coaching, mentoring and technical training, this company delivers training and apprenticeships up to degree level across the following key digital areas: AI, Cyber Security, Data Networking, Software and Marketing. About the role of Employer Engagement Executive Up to £38,000 DOE plus great commission structure. Full time, permanent. Remote or hybrid

• Following your introduction into the courses, the role is to proactively contact organisations in order to promote the portfolio of digital training courses and apprenticeships from entry level to degree level.
• Your target audience is a wide variety of organisations from local SMEs to global corporations.
• In essence you are a Digital Transformation Consultant and acting as a consultant, you will be able to advise employers on the training and funding opportunities available to them.
• With your excellent pipelining and planning skills you will be looking to build strong strategic partnerships with employers using a variety of different avenues.
• Using your training analysis and work force planning skills you will be able to advise employers on where skill gaps exist currently and in the future within their organisations and provide meaningful solutions.
• As an Employer Engagement Executive you will be professional and this will allow you to build credibility.
• Once the employer becomes a client you will Account Manage their business to ensure they are delighted with the training their company is receiving as well as through regular meetings, identify potential account development opportunities. Competencies Sought for the role of Employer Engagement Executive
• You will either be working in the apprenticeship or further education sector, or even recruitment within a business to business role.
• You will be able to demonstrate your effectiveness within business development.
• With your time management and planning skills you will be able self manage and motivate yourself towards your KPIs, building a strong pipeline and robust client base.
• You are effective at networking events which will allow you to increase your profile.
• You must be UK based as you are required to conduct face to face meetings with your client base.
• You must have a full, clean driving license and own vehicle