Job Title: Sales Executive Location: North Harbour, Portsmouth Salary: £28,315 - £30,931.00 Full Time Equivalent Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year About City of Portsmouth College: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students' learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community. What we offer: Annual Leave: 25 days bookable annual leave, 8 bank holidays plus up to 2 weeks Christmas closure Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10% Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel) About the role: The Sales Executive will play a crucial role in supporting apprentices to find suitable work placements and connecting employers with potential apprentices. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with local and regional businesses, understanding their workforce needs, and matching them with the right apprentices. The Sales Executive will also provide ongoing support to both apprentices and employers to ensure successful placements. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strong relationships with businesses and employers. Identify and secure work placement opportunities for apprentices. Match apprentices with suitable work placements based on their skills and career goals. Provide ongoing support and guidance to both apprentices and employers throughout the placement process. Monitor the progress of apprentices in their placements and address any issues that arise. Work collaboratively with the apprenticeship team to ensure high-quality service delivery. Contribute to the development of promotional materials and campaigns aimed at employers and apprentices. To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you: Experience in a sales or business development role, preferably within the education or apprenticeship sector. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting students and employers. Knowledge of the local business environment and workforce needs. Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services. Pre-Employment Checks: City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references. We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with previous job titles and experience of: Business Development Executive, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Employer Engagement Officer, Sales Representative, Placement Officer, may also be considered for this role.