Job Description

• The role of Business Development Consultant is to increase the placement of candidates within apprenticeship, traineeship and adult skills 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.
• To focus all sales activity to Babington’s core Financial Services, digital, IT and Accounting offer.
• 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.

 

• Grade A-C GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent (E)
• Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance or willing to acquire (D)
• 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)

 

• BUPA Healthcare
• 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Employer Pension contribution

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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