Job Title: Business Development Executive Construction / EngineeringSalary: £45,000 - £50,000 + CommissionLocation: HybridOverall Job Purpose: The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new employer partnerships, building a strong pipeline of apprenticeship opportunities, and converting these into learner starts.As the Business Development Executive you will play a key role in achieving their growth target of 5 apprenticeship starts per month, working closely with employers across the construction and built environment sectors.Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Pipeline GrowthIdentify and engage new employer clients within the AEC sectorBuild and manage a consistent pipeline of apprenticeship opportunitiesConduct outreach via phone, email, LinkedIn, and networking eventsDevelop relationships with decision-makers (HR, L&D, Directors) Employer Engagement Consult with employers to understand workforce needsPromote apprenticeship solutions aligned to business goalsDeliver presentations (virtual and face-to-face where appropriate) Conversion & Performance Convert employer interest into confirmed apprenticeship startsManage the full sales cycle from prospecting to enrolmentWork towards a target of 10 starts per month Market Insight & Collaboration Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, policy, and AEC trendsWork closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth onboardingProvide feedback to marketing and leadership teams Experience & Skills Essential:Proven experience in business development or sales within apprenticeships / trainingStrong understanding of the apprenticeship landscape (levy/non-levy, funding, compliance) Experience working with or selling into the construction / AEC sectorTrack record of meeting or exceeding sales targetsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsDesirable:Existing employer network within construction or built environmentKnowledge of relevant apprenticeship standards (e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction, Design) Personal Attributes Self-motivated and target-drivenCommercially astuteConfident engaging senior stakeholdersOrganised with strong pipeline management skills Personal Organisation Maintain a transparent diary in Outlook and Hubspot recording planned and past activities, aswell as accurate recordsProfessional Skills, Knowledge and Understanding Value and promote social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusionCarry out duties at all times in accordance with the organisations equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding, prevent and risk management policies and proceduresPromote by consistent example internally and externally the philosophy and responsibility for promoting equality and diversity.Undertake any other reasonable duties within the framework of the post.Meet individual KPI s as set by the organisation.Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
