Sales Executive Apprenticeship level 4 (Business Development professional)

Introduction

To support the growth of the company by identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across both B2B and B2C markets, with a particular focus on accredited training courses, consultancy services and long-term client relationships.

About the Employer

TrAC Futures is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

What You'll Do

This role is ideal for someone looking to make their next steps within Business. The successful candidate will have business experience and be familiar working in an office environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell accredited training courses, primarily NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications
• Identify and develop new Business to Business training opportunities with employers and organisations
• Build relationships with prospective clients through telephone, email, LinkedIn, networking and digital marketing activities
• Attend local employment events, networking groups, exhibitions and trade shows to promote the business
• Research and identify new business opportunities and maintain a sales pipeline
• Search for, review and assist with the preparation of PQQs, tender submissions and framework applications
• Support bid writing and contract acquisition activities
• Follow up customer enquiries, quotations and proposals
• Maintain CRM records and sales activity reporting
• Assist with marketing campaigns promoting both Business to Business and Business to Consumer services
• Support the growth of corporate training contracts, consultancy services and repeat business opportunities
• Develop a sound understanding of health and safety training and consultancy services to support customer enquiries and sales conversations

Training Outcome

There is the option to move into full employment and lead on the development of a new department.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Business Experience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Essential - A Level - related subject - pass
• Essential - A level equivalent (E.G NVQ or BTEC) - relevant subject - pass

Course Information

Course: Sales executive (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BMS PROGRESS LLP

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.