Ready to Make a Difference? Shape the future of businesses and learners alike as our next Area Business Consultant.
Role: Area Business Consultant | Area: Remote (Dorset, Wiltshire & Somerset) | Salary: From £27,000 + commission | Contract: 9‑month fixed term.
As an Area Business Consultant, you’ll interact with potential and existing clients to create new business opportunities across different sectors. This includes getting learners involved in our full range of Apprenticeship programs, funded training, or commercial training. You’ll collaborate closely with your local team to meet enrollment goals and represent HIT Training Ltd at local events. The role will include working from home, travelling to client sites and networking opportunities in your local area.
Responsibilities
* Actively prospect and identify new business leads.
* Research potential clients and new business opportunities within your region.
* Network with local partners and clients to uncover new business opportunities.
* Travel to meet potential clients and partners to explore new business prospects.
* Set up and lead meetings and presentations to convert potential clients.
* Track and manage new business opportunities using our CRM system.
* Collaborate with the local team to prioritize new business generation and support enrollment targets.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with new clients.
* Achieve or surpass monthly new‑business targets through proactive outreach.
* Coordinate with area managers and internal teams to advance new business leads.
* Collect and share client feedback and market insights with relevant departments.
Qualifications & Skills
* Previous experience in a business development role.
* Experience in new business development and lead generation.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
* A natural problem solver who can take initiative and is self‑motivated.
* Ideally familiar with the further education and apprenticeship sector.
Benefits
* Competitive base salary from £27,000 plus commission.
* Achievable uncapped commission based on new starts per month.
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
* Holiday buy‑and‑sell scheme for up to five extra days.
* Additional tax‑free bonuses when company targets are met.
* Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
* Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
* Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.
* Access to tailored training and qualifications.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships. As a leading training provider, we see the life‑changing power of apprenticeships – not only for individuals but for businesses and the economy as a whole.
We want all our people to shine and bring their whole selves to work. We are proud to be a Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer.
If you want to know more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or workplace adjustments, please email careers@hittraining.co.uk. If you are invited to an interview, we will ask if you need any adjustments so you can best showcase your abilities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
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