Paragon Skills, part of the Knovia group, is an Ofsted Grade 2 "Good" training provider and ranked in the Top 5 by our learners. As part of Knovia's mission to transform education and skills delivery, we are proud to be a leading provider dedicated to the Care and Education sector. We are a team of passionate, determined, and inspiring individuals who support thousands of learners and employers across the UK. Due to our ambitious growth plans and continued success, we are expanding our commercial team.
Position
Location: Field based to support our client based across the South of England.
Salary: £28,000 plus generous commission incentives
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Internally this role willl be known as a Client Engagement Officer*
We're expanding our commercial teams and seeking motivated client engagement professionals to drive growth across the South of England. In this field-based role, you will enhance lead generation, maximize campaign effectiveness, and improve client retention through exceptional service.
If you're results-driven, experienced in B2B sales, and skilled at engaging stakeholders at both site and senior levels, we want you to join our team and help promote the value of apprenticeships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Increase volumes of learners across a portfolio of clients and key accounts contributing towards to overall target for learner starts
- Build strong relationships with clients at site and senior levels
- Promote apprenticeships and training solutions, demonstrating ROI
- Remain up to date with sector industry trends and development within the Learning and Development and funding arena
- Drive learner volumes across a client portfolio
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal policies
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in B2B lead generation and sales
- Ability to engage at both site and senior levels
- Commercially aware, with knowledge of the further education sector (desirable)
- Confident, approachable, and self-motivated
- IT literate (MS Office and CRM systems)
- Full driving license and ability to travel nationally
- Flexibility for overnight stays where required
Other information
What's in it for you?
Paragon Skills is an inclusive, welcoming and supportive place to work with a fantastic culture which supports each employees learning, development and career growth.
We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;
- 20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme
- 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
- Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives
- Perkbox - a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
- Commission
- Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues'