Job Title: Business Development Executive Construction / Engineering
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Commission
Location: Hybrid
Overall Job Purpose:
The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new employer partnerships, building a strong pipeline of apprenticeship opportunities, and converting these into learner starts.
As the Business Development Executive you will play a key role in achieving their growth target of 5 apprenticeship starts per month, working closely with employers across the construction and built environment sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Pipeline Growth
Identify and engage new employer clients within the AEC sector
Build and manage a consistent pipeline of apprenticeship opportunities
Conduct outreach via phone, email, LinkedIn, and networking events
Develop relationships with decision-makers (HR, L&D, Directors)
Employer Engagement
Consult with employers to understand workforce needs
Promote apprenticeship solutions aligned to business goals
Deliver presentations (virtual and face-to-face where appropriate)
Conversion & Performance
Convert employer interest into confirmed apprenticeship starts
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to enrolment
Work towards a target of 10 starts per month
Market Insight & Collaboration
Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, policy, and AEC trends
Work closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth onboarding
Provide feedback to marketing and leadership teams
Experience & Skills
Essential:
Proven experience in business development or sales within apprenticeships / training
Strong understanding of the apprenticeship landscape (levy/non-levy, funding, compliance)
Experience working with or selling into the construction / AEC sector
Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Desirable:
Existing employer network within construction or built environment
Knowledge of relevant apprenticeship standards (e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction, Design)
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated and target-driven
Commercially astute
Confident engaging senior stakeholders
Organised with strong pipeline management skills
Personal Organisation
Maintain a transparent diary in Outlook and Hubspot recording planned and past activities, aswell as accurate records
Professional Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Value and promote social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion
Carry out duties at all times in accordance with the organisations equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding, prevent and risk management policies and procedures
Promote by consistent example internally and externally the philosophy and responsibility for promoting equality and diversity.
Undertake any other reasonable duties within the framework of the post.
Meet individual KPI s as set by the organisation.
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