The Apprenticeship Sales Executive is a business development and employer engagement role focused on growing our apprenticeship provision and strengthening partnerships with employers. The post holder is responsible for generating new business opportunities and delivering end-to-end apprenticeship recruitment solutions, from initial engagement through to enrolment. They play a key role in achieving income and learner start targets while ensuring compliance with government funding rules and quality standards.
Responsibilities
Drive business development activity to recruit new employers and expand apprenticeship opportunities
Deliver a full end-to-end apprenticeship service, from opportunity creation to apprentice recruitment
Achieve annual income and learner start targets to support apprenticeship growth
Conduct employer training needs analyses (TNAs) and complete learner onboarding documentation
Negotiate and prepare contracts, funding agreements, and pricing plans with employers
Undertake sales activities including telesales, networking, social media engagement, and face-to-face meetings
Maintain accurate CRM/database records and produce sales forecasts and pipeline reports
Represent the organisation at internal and external events to promote apprenticeship provision
Requirements
Qualified at Level 2 for English and Maths
Qualified to level 3 and/or relevant professional qualification
Good knowledge of the complex FE/training environment, as well as future developments and priorities.
Proven experience of successful performance against sales and business development targets in a business-to-business environment, including a clear understanding of the solution sales process.
Good overall understanding of ESFA funding methodology, and basic understanding of commercial income, expenditure and contribution models.
