FIND are a specialist recruitment company that work with organisations in the Education, Training & Human Capital sector.
We're representing a market leading apprenticeship training provider, who recently won "The Best Training Provider" of the year award.
My client are looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team! This will be a remote role, with travel around Kent & Essex.
As a BDE you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent us at local events.
The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area.
Duties will include:
- Actively prospecting and identifying new business leads.
- Researching potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
- Networking with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
- Travelling to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
- Setting up and leading meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
- Tracking and managing new business opportunities using our CRM system.
- Collaborating with the local team to prioritise new business generation and support enrollment targets.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new clients.
- Achieving or surpassing monthly new business targets through proactive outreach.
- Coordinating with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
- Collecting and sharing client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.
About you
We're seeking proactive, confident individuals with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a business development role.
- Experience of new business development and lead generation.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self motivated.
- Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.
Your Benefits and Growth
Our Area Business Consultants can expect a competitive base salary starting from £27,000 - £29,000 plus our benefits and commission package:
- Achievable uncapped commission, based on new starts per month.
- Additional tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
- A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five extra days.
- Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
- Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
- Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
- Access to tailored training and qualifications.