Business Development ExecutiveLocation: Nottingham (hybrid working), with travel across the East Midlands

Hours: Full‐time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,021 - £34,845 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits

34 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy up to 10 additional days

Excellent work‐life balance with a 35‐hour week and a 3:30pm finish on Fridays

Annual profit share and company pension scheme

Health Care Plan, wellbeing support, and Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement, cycle‐to‐work scheme, and travel loan

Discounts at 80+ retailers and paid dependency leave

About the OrganisationWe are recruiting on behalf of a well‐established and highly regarded training organisation with a strong presence across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. The organisation delivers high‐quality employment and skills provision, including Apprenticeships, Full‐Time Programmes, Employability provision, Adult Learning Loans, and work experience opportunities, supporting adults and young people from diverse backgrounds to improve their career prospects.

Rated "Good" by Ofsted, the organisation continues to grow and invest in its people, partnerships, and provision.

The RoleWe are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Advisor to generate new apprenticeship and upskilling opportunities and build strong, long‐term relationships with employers.

This is a varied, target‐driven role combining telesales, field‐based activity, networking, and relationship management. You will act as an ambassador for the organisation, delivering an excellent customer experience while contributing to sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively generate new business opportunities through telesales, field sales, networking, and social media

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of employer opportunities to achieve monthly targets

Secure apprenticeship vacancies and upskilling opportunities across identified sectors

Attend employer and networking events to generate new leads

Conduct employer meetings and training needs analyses

Complete employer documentation, including contracts and health & safety checks, in line with funding requirements

Effectively account‐manage employers to maximise opportunities and deliver excellent service

Maintain accurate employer and CRM records

Contribute ideas to sales strategy and continuous improvement

About YouEssential

Proven track record of achieving sales targets

Experience generating your own sales leads

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)

Desirable

Knowledge of apprenticeship funding

Experience within the FE or training sector

You will be

Self‐motivated, target‐driven, and comfortable working autonomously

Confident engaging with a wide range of employers and stakeholders

If you're passionate about building employer partnerships and supporting skills development across your region, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Simon Atkins on (phone number removed)

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