Sales jobs in Sheffield

OTE of £37,500 (including generous bonus scheme paid monthly)

Basic wage: £28,000

Benefits

· Hybrid working

· Your birthday off

· Free on-site parking

· 26 days annual leave

· Bupa healthcare plan

· Excellent performance-based bonus paid monthly (£50 per Apprenticeship start)

· Smart Spending – discount from hundreds of retailers

· Employee Assistance Programme for confidential counselling and support

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Executive ideally with a background in apprenticeship training to join a quality-focused training provider. In this role, you will pro-actively engage with Multi-Academy Trusts, SME’s, councils, schools, nurseries, and education providers across England while building and maintaining strong relationships with established accounts. Your primary focus will be to attract both levy-paying and non-levy paying employers, particularly within the education sector and secure training opportunities for their staff.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will manage a portfolio of accounts including a mix of existing, dormant, and new employers.

Key responsibilities include:

Account Management: Maintain and develop relationships with existing employers, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Proactive Outreach: Research and contact potential new clients, making daily outbound calls to promote apprenticeships, qualify leads, and submit new starts through to enrolment.

Call Targets: Make a minimum of 50 outbound calls daily to generate interest and secure commitment from prospective or existing employers. Apprenticeship training courses offered are either fully funded or 95% government-funded and are often mandatory or highly desirable.

Brand Awareness: Promote the company’s services to raise awareness and attract new business opportunities.

Database Management: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all client interactions, ensuring the Salesforce CRM database is up to date.

Territory Planning: With guidance from the Head of Business Development, create an efficient territory plan for effective time management and call scheduling.

Product Knowledge: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the company’s training programmes and campaign objectives.

Representation: Act as a professional representative of the company, safeguarding its reputation and interests.

Meetings: Attend internal and external meetings on a regular basis and deliver VIRTUAL presentations to employers.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Experience: Over 2 years’ experience in a similar business development role, with knowledge of apprenticeships and their funding options including Levy and non-levy.

Communication: Outstanding oral communication and listening skills, with a professional and consultative telephone manner.

Organisation: Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Analytical Skills: Capable of interpreting data and trends into actionable strategies.

IT Proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft programmes, Microsoft Teams with excellent database management and record-keeping abilities.

Target-Driven: Comfortable working towards and achieving sales targets.

Personal Attributes: Dynamic, confident, and resilient with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within the training industry while making a tangible impact on organisations across England. If you are passionate about sales, highly motivated, and have a proven track record in business development, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Doncaster DN4 5FF