Are you passionate about building relationships, driving business growth, and making a real impact in education?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your ideas and proactive approach are valued?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We believe in empowering individuals through apprenticeships—helping teaching / learning support assistants, SENCOs, aspiring sports coaches, community activators and school leaders gain the skills they need to succeed. With an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating and award-winning apprenticeship programmes, we’re on a mission to expand our reach and impact.
That’s where you come in!
If you’re a relationship-builder, a proactive problem-solver, and someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role at a Glance:
Business Development Executive
London, Greenwich Office based / Hybrid Working / Plus Occasional Visits to Other Offices and Events as Required
£28,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience
Full Time - Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Sales and Marketing
Purpose: Progressing new leads and supporting them through the onboarding and enrolment process. Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within schools, multi-academy trusts, local authorities, and with individual applicants for our suite of apprenticeships.
Your Skills:
1. Relationship Building
2. Phone and Email Communication
3. Up-Selling
4. Account Management
5. Team Collaboration
6. Resourceful
7. Proactive
The Business Development Executive Opportunity:
As Business Development Executive, you will be holding a key role at the centre of our team. Your main focus will be progressing new leads that register with us and supporting them through the onboarding and enrolment process. You will also identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within schools, multi-academy trusts, local authorities, and with individual applicants for our suite of apprenticeships.
You'll also manage existing customer relationships to drive repeat business and collaborate closely with the admissions team to ensure a seamless lead handover. Regular pipeline reporting, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of programmes and Apprenticeship legislation, and representing us at industry events are essential aspects of the role. Additionally, you'll help refine sales processes, embed new ways of working, and support the Head of Sales & Marketing on various projects.
About you:
1. Experienced building relationships with new customers and up-selling existing accounts
2. Proactive with the drive and self-management to achieve targets
3. Demonstrable organisational and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
4. A great communication and engagement style, with the ability to build rapport and establish long-term relationships with customers
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present confidently
6. Willingness to pick up the phone and speak to applicants about our programmes
7. The ability to travel, and occasionally be away overnight at exhibitions and shows
8. A real interest in education, and the benefits it can bring to improving the life chances of young people
9. A commitment to our values
10. An undergraduate degree or other relevant qualifications and/or certifications would be a bonus but not essential
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all.
You’ll be looked after:
1. Flexible working within a friendly, supportive team
2. Competitive salary and benefits package
3. Hybrid work environment with flexibility
4. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organisation
Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Head of Sales and Marketing.
Your Background / Previous Roles May Include:
Education Sales Consultant, Apprenticeship Sales Executive, Client Engagement Executive, Business Development Coordinator, Account Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Partnerships Manager, Apprenticeship Engagement, Sales Coordinator.
If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
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