Apprenticeships Business Development Consultant - Harrow

Apprenticeships Business Development Consultant – Permanent – Harrow – ASAP start!

Location: Harrow, with travel to Uxbridge and Richmond

Salary: £34,052 to £38,035 per annum, plus P.R.P based on the achievement of targets

Post Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a merged College Group, based in West London.  We have five campuses at Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Hayes, Uxbridge and Richmond upon Thames.

We are looking for a driven and passionate Business Development Consultant with a strong background in Apprenticeships to sell learner training solutions to levy paying Employers on a nationwide basis.  You will play a key role in driving revenue growth for our apprenticeships division, by expanding our employer base across the UK.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a proven track record of a consultative approach in sales within the education sector, focusing on apprenticeships
• Has a genuine interest in helping others succeed through education and training
• Is a dynamic collaborator and a solution orientated salesperson
• You will need to possess a driving licence and the use of your own personal transport as this post will involve travelling across the UK. This role can involve some hybrid/remote working, to be discussed and agreed on appointment

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English)
• Qualified to Level 3 (A level or equivalent professional qualification)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of a consultative approach in sales, within the education sector
• Experience of apprenticeship sales experience with Levy paying employers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to overcome objections and secure commitments
• Experience of providing Training and Development consultative advice to employers and undertaking training needs analysis
• Experience of meeting sales targets on a regular basis
• Experience of increasing sales through expanding the customer base and generating new business
• Ability to anticipate, identify and respond to customer needs
• Demonstrate evidence of planning and organising own time to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tools for tracking leads and managing pipelines
• Knowledge of Further Education and/or Training Providers and an understanding of apprenticeship funding rules
• Understanding of Apprenticeship funding reforms

Other Attributes

• Good networking skills
• Results-driven mindset and a passion for exceeding targets
• Ability to manage partnership working
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office packages)
• Continuing professional development
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Valid driving licence and own transport (max. 6 points)
• Flexible approach, with the ability and willingness to travel to employers/clients
• Good teamworking skills

If you are interested in this Apprenticeships Business Development Consultant opportunity, tours & interviews can be arranged ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful Teacher of English will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

To apply for this Apprenticeships Business Development Consultant opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Apprenticeships Business Development Consultant – Permanent – Harrow – ASAP start!