- The successful candidate will already have proven experience or working as Business Development Manager for Apprenticeships (within Hospitality) OR have business development experience ‘in sector’ within Hospitality sales (B2B)
- Excellent presentation and communication skills both face-to-face and telephone.
- Experience of working towards and achieving targets for the uptake of Apprenticeship programmes.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Full clean driving licence and use of own vehicle.
- Must be flexible with travel.
- Responsible for identifying and winning new business opportunities, whilst also managing existing client relationships, across a defined market sector.
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of client business and culture and nurture relationships with key decision makers, to strengthen awareness of their business requirements and maximise all opportunities for growth
- Attend networking events and arrange meetings with employers/decision makers to discuss their training and recruitment needs for existing staff and new Apprentice recruitment.
- Work in partnership with the marketing team to create effective strategies and campaigns to promote our client as the provider of choice.
- Give advice and support to employers regarding the Apprenticeship Levy and future funding reforms.
- Keep up to date with competitor’s strengths and weaknesses, evaluating the market and scoping out new opportunities.
- Report sales data and forecasts on a regular basis and meet month end sales deadlines.
- Cross sell other products, seizing all opportunities to offer clients a well-rounded service.