Job Ref: 214315987

Date: 2021-07-29 14:19:28

Apply Now

Business Development Consultant – South East 

Are you pro-active, vibrant and a real go getter who is passionate about delivering a quality service and providing an exceptional customer experience? Are you high-spirited, charismatic and confident to engage with a variety of businesses, predominantly focusing on the Digital and SME Market place?

Here at Babington we pride ourselves on delivering robust training programmes across a multitude of professional areas nationally and we are looking for Business Development Consultants to build and manage a lucrative portfolio of clients.
 
If you are driven and determined to succeed, can effectively communicate face to face and over the phone to secure new clientele for apprenticeship placements nationally and have a willingness and flexibility for remote working and want to be part of Babington’s journey of Developing Better Futures, then we want to hear from you!! 
 
Summary of role
This is a proactive role where your focus will be on identifying apprenticeship vacancies with new and existing customers and providing them with suitable apprentices around the UK. Reporting to the Head of Client Engagement, you will be responsible for identifying and gaining new clients/accounts across multiple sectors. You will develop relationships with employers and learners to achieve your monthly targets and key performance indicators.  You will play a key role in meeting our growth plans.  

Brief summary of principle accountabilities

The role of Business Development Consultant is to increase the placement of candidates within apprenticeship opportunities and build relationships with employers, promoting Babington services through effective sales techniques.

The role will be based from an office; however, employer sales visits/H&S will be required. Cold calls and outbound calls are a requirement within the role.

To achieve, as a minimum, the monthly targets for apprenticeship placements as set by the business.

Generate new business through effective telephone, marketing and customer engagement activities by ensuring that the company’s minimum standards are matched and exceeded.

Demonstrate the ability to telephone based business develop.

Arrange apprenticeship interviews with both the employer and learner, working closely with Candidate Engagement Resourcers.

Ensure you obtain both learner and employer feedback post interview for each candidate to discuss with them.

Maintain existing business and maximise potential by carrying out regular client service calls and investigating opportunities during all contact which can include reverse marketing calls.

Brief person specification Essential (E) Desirable (D)
 
Qualifications 

Grade A-C GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent (E)

Commercial Sales Qualification (e.g. C&G Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Sales, C&G Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Sales, Institute of Sales & Management (ISM) Level 2 or 3) (D)

Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance or willing to acquire (D)

Skills and Experience 

Extensive Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Customer (B2C) experience

Experience of selling Government funded training 

Experience in recruitment, marketing or sales 

Experience of delivering high level of service and satisfaction 

Experience of successfully achieving deadlines and working without close supervision 

Experience of liaising with employers and external agencies 

Experience of managing databases / CRM systems for lead generation 

Experience self-motivating to achieve KPIs and targets 

Experience of successfully achieving targets and deadlines whilst working without close supervision 

IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office particularly the Word, Excel and Outlook 

Hold a clean driving license with access to a vehicle (D)

Babington Benefits
Bupa Healthcare – Cashplan
Bonus Scheme
25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
Additional annual leave purchase scheme
Employer Pension contribution
 
We are innovators in Education so why not apply now and join us in Developing Better Futures

Apply Now