To proactively create and develop business opportunities with both new and existing clients in order to generate income through the sale of the University's skills and workforce development solutions. The skills provision is anticipated to include offerings such as; short courses, continuing professional development (CPD), degree apprenticeships, technical programmes and bespoke skills solutions, and importantly evolve with market demand.
The post holder will stimulate growth and sales of skills and apprenticeship provision by developing relationships with the businesses, University's stakeholders, enhancing the reputation of the University, and significantly contribute to income targets through securing contracts.
The post holder will have ambitious income targets aligned to the Business Development Objectives and Key Performance Indicators for the Skills & Apprenticeships Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
To support the Senior Business Development Sales Manager to deliver the sales plan for the Skills & Apprenticeship Team.
Attract new clients, proactively turning prospects and opportunities into sales and income.
Maintain an excellent client journey from inquiry, through to purchase and contracts, appropriately hand-over clients to Accounts & Operations Manager(s).
Build relationships with external businesses of all sizes to facilitate new partnerships and to increase the University's reputation and commercial income.
Work with Business Develop...