Business Development and Apprenticeship Sales Advisor

Do you have a proven track record as a sales oriented and customer centric professional? With strong influencing and communication skills? Are you dynamic, tenacious, and enthusiastic? Are you good with decision making and using initiative? If you have answered yes, then we have a new opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join the team based at our Coalville campus.

Working in this role you will be required to increase apprenticeships sales in line with the college recruitment plan to contribute to the achievement of the overall growth targets and achieve agreed KPIs. You will also be required to develop strong employer partnerships that are nurtured to ensure business is retained. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas to improve processes and increase sales.

The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges - Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.

In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)



• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays



• Onsite free parking at all campuses



• Professional development opportunities



• Employee Assistance Programme



• Flexible Working Opportunities



• Subsidised Canteen



• BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option


Our full range of employee benefits can be viewed on our website.

Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!

Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.

Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact Debbie Keegan, recruiting manager.

Closing Date: 10th May 2024

We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.