Business Development Officer

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom S Knights Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Business Development Officer to secure and generate apprenticeship vacancies. Your primary responsibility will be to match employers with suitable pre-apprenticeship candidates.

This position is ideal for someone with a proven track record in B2B sales, vacancy generation, and building strong relationships with employers. The role requires a proactive individual who is skilled in selling employability services and apprenticeship pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Vacancy Generation: Secure and generate apprenticeship vacancies by identifying and matching employers with suitable candidates.

• Programme Promotion: Effectively communicate the value of our clients' programs to employers, ensuring they understand how the pre-apprenticeship service helps prepare candidates for future apprenticeships.

• Sales and Target Achievement: Achieve sales targets by successfully generating vacancies and matching employers with pre-apprenticeship candidates.

• Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with apprenticeship advisors and employers to ensure seamless transition from pre-apprenticeship to full apprenticeship programs.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in B2B sales, particularly within the employability, apprenticeship, or recruitment sectors.

• Experience in generating apprenticeship or employability vacancies with a strong track record of achieving sales targets.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with employers and promote services.

• Ability to work independently and manage a portfolio of employers and vacancies.

• Flexibility to travel within the West Midlands to meet with employers and apprenticeship advisors as needed.

About S Knights Recruitment

S Knights Recruitment is a specialist employability and skills recruitment agency. We recruit for colleges and training providers across the UK.

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