Job Description
LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client. We believe that everyone we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education, skills, and employment sector. We will play our part by providing staffing solutions with speed, quality, and certainty.
Sales Executive
Derby (Hybrid – office and field)
£40,000 – £50,000 DOE + performance bonuses
Full-time, permanent
This role offers the opportunity to join a respected and values-driven training provider, supporting employer growth through apprenticeships, funded skills programmes, and commercial training. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and converting business across a specialist portfolio, including Engineering Apprenticeships, Lean Six Sigma, Leadership & Management, and wider workforce development solutions.
You will drive quality employer engagement activity, build lasting partnerships, write compelling proposals, and secure new and repeat business to support growth across the region.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop new employer partnerships and deepen existing accounts across multiple sectors
• Source apprenticeship learners and commercial learners through consultative sales activity
• Conduct employer needs analysis and present tailored workforce development solutions
• Create persuasive proposals and bids for funded and commercial training solutions
• Represent the organisation at employer meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities
• Work collaboratively with internal delivery and quality teams to support seamless onboarding and compliance
• Maintain accurate CRM records (HubSpot) and report weekly on pipeline and activity
• Promote programmes across social channels and support marketing initiatives
Essential Criteria
• Proven B2B consultative sales experience, ideally within FE, apprenticeships, or commercial training
• Track record of winning new business and growing employer partnerships
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Bid/proposal writing experience
• Proactive, self-managed, confident, and relationship-focused
• Competent with Microsoft 365 and online meeting platforms
• CRM experience (HubSpot desirable)
Safeguarding & Compliance
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Requirements
Business Development, Employer Engagement, Apprenticeship Sales, Digital Marketing Apprenticeships, Marketer Standard, Curriculum Knowledge, Employer Partnerships, ESFA Compliance, Levy Employers, SME Engagement, Apprenticeship Funding, Account Management, Employer Relationships, Pipeline Management, Learner Recruitment, Work-Based Learning, Stakeholder Engagement, Consultative Sales, Presentation Skills, Target Driven, Digital and IT Apprenticeships, Hybrid Working,