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The role: Business Development Executive Location: Manchester, Hybrid - 3 days in the office & 2 days at home Contract: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week Package: competitive base salary with an uncapped commission and incentive-based rewards Job purpose: You will join QA as a Sales Executive; your focus will be to further grow your account base by prospecting for new business using sales techniques provided and gained from our in-house sales academy and on the job coaching. About you: If you have experience working in B2B sales ideally in Public sector and a consultative sales function, enjoy building new relationships, providing solutions, and working to tight deadlines then this could be the role for you. A 'day in the life' of a Business Development Executive Prospect new business and nurture your existing client base to maximise high value and long-term opportunities Grow your existing customers through uncovering revenue opportunities by exploring client needs Facilitate client meetings and deliver presentations on QA's offerings in line with the customers' requirements/needs Develop, and manage stakeholder relationships Review all sales management information to strategically prioritise your sales pipeline to meet/exceed your sales targets Generate revenue and margin to meet individual and team targets Sales rewards We have an amazing incentive-based reward on offer on top of an uncapped commission. Our top performers across the UK are part of the 110 Club. To join, all you'll need to do is achieve 110% of your annual target which will see you go on a?fantastic all expenses paid VIP trip abroad! Recent destinations include Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Barcelona! To find out more, check out our LinkedIn page for the pictures! A little about QA: At QA, our mission is powering people's potential. We believe the answer to closing the digital skills gap lies with the people organisations already have and the talent we can bring for the future. We're experts in reskilling, upskilling, apprenticeships, and other talent needs for leading enterprises and public sector organisations in the UK and we're proud to work with some of the world's biggest brands including the BBC, AWS, Google, Deloitte, JP Morgan as well as small organisations to give them the competitive edge in the digital world of today. Our bespoke and customisable training methods, learning programmes and talent acquisition solutions cover all digital requirements including emerging and in-demand tech skills to transform the workforce and fuel the success of businesses. Down time Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave. How we'll help with finance matters In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme. Personal growth Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too! You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skillset or learn new things. Our people We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require. If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps: Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. #LifeatQA #QA #theresnoplacelikeqa #LI-GR1 #LI-hybrid #hiring
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Playing an important support role at BDO, our Secretarial and Administration team contributes to our success by taking responsibility for planning and organisation. Their proactive approach to what we do ensures our projects operate seamlessly and co-operation remains strong across our firm. Whatever the challenge, they provide the foundations on which we can excel. Joining this team, you'll enjoy a friendly and supportive environment and plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. Want to play your part in our international operation? We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Business Support Hub (BSH) is recruiting an additional Senior Assistant to join their busy team. The BSH sits within the National Business Support Stream (NBSS) and provides administration support to the client facing members of the firm. The BSH is committed to delivering exceptional support and quality work across all areas of the business, whether it be creating engaging documents, assisting with the client take-on process or involvement in one-off projects. The role focusses on Quality Assurance and becoming a subject matter expert in all areas where the BSH provides support. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to the success of the Business Support Hub and will be an integral part of the team, delivering training and providing feedback. In this key role you will: Review all documents prepared by the BSH Assistants checking spelling, formatting and compliance with the firm's brand guidelines Deal with complex and challenging tickets with the support of other team members if required Proactively manage your work queue and call out any issues to the team associate Support the team Associate in maintaining SLA's Engage with requestors to understand the task if required Pro-actively engage, build & maintain relationships with requestors Become an integral part of the wider business support operation via team huddles, covering for colleagues as and providing feedback coaching to colleagues Stepping up as cover for the Associate in their absence as required Maintain a high quality of work throughout all processes in line with Quality Assurance frameworks Adhere to the BDO workable framework Be open to feedback to improve performance You'll be someone with: Excellent attention to detail, literacy & numeracy skills IT skills - strong working knowledge of MS Office (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) and similar desktop applications Willingness to learn new systems is essential Well presented with a professional level of communication both verbal and written Strong time management, organization skills and the ability to priorities and complete tasks with limited supervision Ability to work well in a team environment Experience in working in an admin role You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #RD-RZ1 #TJ-RZ1 #LI-RZ1
Reference number: JR238295 Location: Hybrid working - home and our office at Universal Square Manchester, UK. Working pattern: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: £23,400 per annum We are looking for a Service Operations Advisor (Apprenticeships) to join our team. As the voice of Kaplan, you will be part of a team that builds and maintains strong relationships with apprentices and clients, offering support and guidance throughout their apprenticeship process. This is an excellent opportunity for a Student Experience Officer, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. What you'll bring to the role Data Entry Experience Strong communication skills Experience of working in a dynamic & evolving environment Target & results driven Ability to build rapport Attention to detail Comfortable taking accountability Tenacity to resolve issues as they arise Strong team player Knowledge of industry is desirable What we do Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy/tax/ finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals. We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart. What we believe in Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together. Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive. Our Values We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success. Act with integrity Empower and support Create opportunity Grow knowledge Drive results together What we offer As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 days annual leave option to purchase more Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family Private medical, income protection, and life insurance 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services Company pension contributions Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels How to apply To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. Please note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as this vacancy will be closed once, we have gathered a suitable shortlist. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview as part of the process.