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Business Development Consultant

Manchester
1 week ago
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Hybrid Role, blend of working from home and travelling to clients

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    ROLE PURPOSE
    As an Area Business Consultant, you'll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business chances across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in their full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You'll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrolment goals and represent our clients at local events.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    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 their 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
    ROLE REQUIREMENTS
    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.
    BENEFITS:
    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.
    Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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