Commercial Sales Executive (Apprenticeships)

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have expertise in Apprenticeships and Business Development?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in becoming a Business Development Manager with Reed FE, one of the UK’s leading FE recruitment agencies. We work with a range of educational institutions across London and the South , and we are always on the lookout for talented and passionate professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of learners.

Commercial Sales Executive

• Job Type: Full-time 35 hours pw
• Location: London
• Salary: £35,800pa

We are seeking a Commercial Sales Executive to join a great education team, responsible for securing new business opportunities and developing business strategies for apprenticeships and full-cost courses. The ideal candidate will work strategically with employers to support their training strategies and promote our college as the training provider of choice.

• Generate new business appointments through telesales, marketing, and sales activities to achieve income targets.
• Ensure opportunities within existing customers are maximised.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support training strategies.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify and seize business opportunities.
• Maintain robust data management and reporting systems.

• English & Maths GCSE Level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven experience in apprenticeship and training provision sales.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Knowledge of selling education provision and full-cost training.
• Understanding of Further Education Colleges and the markets they serve.
• Compliance with statutory and organisational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of government funding methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Creative and innovative business thinking.
• Ability to establish productive relationships with employers and stakeholders.
• Must hold a UK Driving Licence and have the use of a car.

• Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave
• Accessibility
• Travel Loans
• Family-Friendly Policies
• Staff Development
• Gym Memberships
• Equality and Diversity
• Health Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Discounts

Reed Further Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.