Location - remote/hybrid, weekly team meetings in Hull/ East Riding of Yorkshire
Hours / Salary - competitive and OTB
About the Role
Our Apprentice Employment Agency (AEA) provides national apprentice employment and management solutions. This new Sales Consultant role will drive growth by creating new apprenticeship opportunities and developing relationships across the Nicholas Associates Group. You will thrive in a competitive market, be resilient, energetic, and confident engaging with people online, by phone, and in person. This is a great role for someone looking to build a long-term career in business development. The role's primary geographic responsibility being Yorkshire/ Lincolnshire with additional national coverage and regular travel in line with client requirements.
What You'll Do
Sales & Growth
Generate, manage, and close new business opportunities to meet targets
Prospect through cold calling, online engagement, networking, and relationship building.
Present confidently to stakeholders and maintain excellent customer satisfaction.
Manage SLAs, opportunities, and client data via CRM, ensuring compliance.
Build a strong pipeline and maximise cross-sell opportunities across the wider group.
Support social media activity and marketing to enhance brand presence.Service Support
Assist during busy apprentice recruitment periods.
Support onboarding, documentation, and compliance processes.
Monitor Training Provider performance and contribute to apprentice reviews and reporting.
Experience
Essential:
Knowledge of Apprenticeships, Levy, and WBL landscape.
Proven B2B sales/business development experience with consistent target achievement.
Strong presentation and relationship-management skills.
Ability to use LMI to target markets and manage time effectively.
Excellent customer service experience.Desirable:
CRM experience, knowledge of SFA funding, and marketing support.
Sales experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, STEM, Digital, Commercial, Chemical, Logistics, Education or Food sectors.
Level 3 qualification, driving licence, and safeguarding awareness.
Attributes
Resilient, ambitious, and driven.
Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills.
Able to influence and build long-term relationships.
Proactive, adaptable, and highly organised.
Committed to delivering ethical, high-quality service and to Equal Opportunities.About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year