Business Development Executive

Department: Business Development

Reporting to: Head of Business Development

Salary: £24 - £26K plus bonus

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You will be responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with non-levy and small levy organisations, creating sustainable partnerships that contribute to DBC Training’s overall growth strategy. In this key position, you will work closely with the Business Development Team, marketing and operations.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Develop new business opportunities with micro, non-levy and small levy employers for apprenticeship training

  • Maintain consultative relationships with your employers, becoming a trusted and valued source of up to date apprenticeship information.

  • Manage the growth of our brand in your designated area, being available and approachable to local employees

  • Actively contribute to business planning and performance monitoring to support delivery through effective account managing

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of DBC training’s sales strategy

  • Develop expertise in your area, sectors and opportunities using these to drive innovation and growth

  • Identify key employers, or employer groups, and lead on ensuring targeting of employers in partnership with marketing

  • Provide timely updates and reports as required

  • Undertake necessary training to professionally develop and keep abreast with current practices and legislation within the sector, particularly those which may impact compliance.

  • Maintain effective relationships with all internal colleagues to ensure services are delivered to an excellent standard that will maximise opportunities to provide added value programmes and services

  • Demonstrate up to date understanding of all contracts, content and eligibility

  • Keep up to date with Government, LEP and sector developments and priorities

  • Identify opportunities to upsell with AEB and ESF funding in your area.

  • Undertake comprehensive IAG with employers and learners, to ensure full understanding of all aspects of the apprenticeship

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Experience and Skills:

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  • Come from a background within apprenticeship/skills

  • 2 years experience engaging with micro, non-levy and small levy organisations

  • Proven track record in lead generation and sales closing

  • Used to working towards and hitting team and individual targets

  • Ability to build strong working relationships (internal/external)

  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

  • Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation

  • Knowledge of local labour markets and population/demographics

  • Knowledge of the FE sector, Apprenticeship standards and funded programmes

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*** Please note: contract of employment with DBC Training is subject to a reasonable DBS check return and 2 satisfactory references*** 

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Send CV and Covering Letter to info@dbc-training.co.uk

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