Account Manager | Business Development | Construction Training | Skills & Apprenticeships
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £27,000–£30,000 DOE + Monthly Bonus
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Construction Sales | Training Provider | Skills & Apprenticeships
Are you an experienced Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Construction Sales Executive or Training Account Manager looking for your next opportunity?
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading training provider that delivers construction training, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, NVQs and commercial training programmes to employers across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience selling into the construction, training, education or skills sector who enjoys building long-term client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
Benefits
£27,000–£30,000 basic salary
Monthly bonus scheme
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension scheme
Health cash plan
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Paid volunteering day
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and genuine career progression
The Role
As a Account Manager, you'll manage existing employer accounts while developing new business across the construction sector. You'll work with employers to identify their workforce development needs and promote a range of construction training courses, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, NVQs and commercial training solutions.
You'll be responsible for managing the complete sales process, from generating leads and qualifying opportunities through to onboarding new clients and developing long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Generate new business through outbound sales calls and business development activity
Manage and grow existing employer accounts
Promote construction training courses, apprenticeships, NVQs and commercial training solutions
Build strong relationships with construction companies and employers
Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry through to onboarding
Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell training services
Maintain accurate records using the CRM system
Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the client journey
Work towards individual sales and revenue targets
Support marketing campaigns by providing client feedback and market insight
About You
We're looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following:
Account Management
Business Development
Construction Sales
Training Provider Sales
Skills & Apprenticeships
Education Sales
Employer Engagement
You'll also have:
Experience selling within the construction, training, skills or education sector
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A confident and professional telephone manner
A target-driven approach with a passion for winning new business
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
The ability to manage multiple client accounts effectively
Job Type
Full-Time | Permanent
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing organisation offering genuine career development, long-term stability, and the chance to progress within a supportive and rewarding environment
Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year