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Senior Business Development Consultant

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Business Development Consultant position is based in Birmingham with a salary of up to £43,000 base plus a 20% quarterly bonus.
  • The role requires proven success in meeting sales targets and a demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities, particularly in apprenticeships.
  • Candidates should have experience in selling apprenticeships across various sectors and knowledge of further education.
  • Key responsibilities include driving employer engagement, managing CRM systems, and achieving sales targets while fostering stakeholder relations.
  • Applicants must have a full license and car for travel and be able to pass a DBS check, with no previous convictions required.

Senior Business Development Consultant

  • Reporting to: Head of Business Development
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Salary: up to £43,000 base + 20% quarterly bonus
  • Type: 37 hours per week

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Birmingham.

Job Summary

Drive employer engagement growth by leading a competitive, innovative sales team. Develop sales strategies, enhance the organization's profile, and build sustainable networks. Deliver clear messaging on training services, respond to employer needs, and support new opportunities. Generate sales leads, manage CRM effectively, and provide accurate sales reports.

Main Duties

  • Sell a variety of products and services, including Apprenticeships and CMI qualifications, to meet regional growth targets in the Black Country, Birmingham, and West Midlands.
  • Act as an ambassador for the Agency and Skills Division, conducting market research, generating new business, and staying updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
  • Build and manage a strong social media profile to promote the College and Skills Division, fostering stakeholder relations.
  • Travel as needed across the West Midlands Region and beyond for business development activities.
  • Identify and act on sales opportunities by responding to leads and inquiries, managing cold calling, and arranging appointments with new employers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with large employers and networks, utilizing the CRM system to expand the network and manage the sales pipeline.
  • Achieve sales targets, ensure high levels of service for customers, and contribute to curriculum development and strategic planning by collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven success in meeting sales targets
  • Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities, particularly within apprenticeships
  • Knowledge of further education and apprenticeships
  • History of selling Apprenticeships across various sectors, with a strong understanding of education and recruitment settings
  • Experience in creating and executing sales plans, setting KPIs, and reporting on sales activities and performance
  • Full license and car to travel
  • Able to pass a DBS check
  • No previous convictions

If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV to this advert.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.