Key skills
CCRMProject ManagementCommunicationTime ManagementNegotiationPresentation SkillsSales
About this role
Role Overview
- To drive the growth and success of Acorn Training’s contracts in your allocated region.
- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with new and existing employers.
- Serving as a representative at key forums.
- Effectively managing new business opportunities.
- Fostering local connections to secure support which ensures sustained growth, achievement, and profitability of the designated contracts.
Requirements
- Level 3 Customer service, business development, sales management, or equivalent qualification (essential)
- GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle with business use insurance (essential)
- Level 4 Management qualification (desirable)
- IOSH Health and Safety qualification (desirable)
- Minimum of three years of business development experience, with a track record of meeting or exceeding apprenticeship sales targets. (essential)
- Experience in the private training or education sector. (essential)
- Prior experience in developing partnerships with other education providers. (essential)
- Demonstrated success in building and managing a sales team. (desirable)
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of current business development and sales strategies. (essential)
- Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance. (essential)
- Commitment to income generation and commercial activity. (essential)
- Understanding of adult learning principles and educational methodologies. (desirable)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. (essential)
- Customer-focused and client-centric mindset. (essential)
- Strong negotiation and relationship building abilities. (essential)
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making. (essential)
- Effective project management and time management skills. (essential)
- Proactive and results oriented. (essential)
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic industry. (essential)
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the training sector. (essential)
- Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. (essential)
- Proficient in using sales and CRM software. (desirable)
- Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. (desirable)
Benefits
- Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
- Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
- Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
- Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
- Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
- Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
- Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
- Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
- Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
- £500 Recommend a friend scheme