Location: Home-based, covering West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am4:15pm, Friday 8:00am4:00pm
Package: Competitive package + commission
Sector: Commercial Training, Employer Engagement, Engineering Training, Manufacturing, Workforce Development
Are you experienced in selling commercial training, upskilling programmes, workforce development solutions or employer-funded training ?
This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established engineering training provider in a home-based role covering West Yorkshire .
We are looking for a confident, commercially focused Employer Engagement Executive, Commercial Training Consultant, Training Sales Executive, Learning Solutions Consultant, Apprenticeship Account Manager or Training Provider Business Development professional who can build relationships with employers and help them access high-quality training solutions for their staff.
This role will be focused on developing relationships with engineering, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical, electrical, industrial and technical employers, understanding their workforce needs and promoting relevant commercial training and upskilling solutions.
Whats in it for you?
Home-based role covering the West Yorkshire region
Excellent annual leave package of 42 days including bank holidays
Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Monday to Friday working pattern, with an early Friday finish
Commission opportunity, discussed with shortlisted candidates
Strong pension scheme, with 7% employer contribution
Life insurance at 4x annual salary
Private healthcare after qualifying period
Branded workwear provided
Long-term career opportunity with a respected engineering training provider
Purpose-led role supporting skills, training and workforce development
The Role
As Commercial Training & Employer Outreach Executive, you will develop new employer relationships and manage existing employer accounts across West Yorkshire.
You will work with businesses to understand their training needs, identify skills gaps and promote commercial training, upskilling and workforce development solutions.
This is a consultative, employer-facing role where you will be expected to build your own pipeline, open new conversations, attend meetings and develop long-term partnerships with employers.
Key Responsibilities
Sell commercial training and upskilling solutions to employers
Develop new employer partnerships across West Yorkshire
Identify training needs and workforce development opportunities
Build relationships with engineering, manufacturing and technical employers
Manage and grow existing employer accounts
Generate new business through proactive outreach, meetings and networking
Conduct employer review meetings and training needs conversations
Prepare and present suitable training solutions to employers
Attend networking events, exhibitions and employer meetings
Support targeted employer outreach campaigns
Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity
Track opportunities, conversion rates and commercial performance
Work closely with sales, marketing, curriculum and training teams
What Were Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Commercial training sales
Employer-funded training
Full-cost training
Corporate training
Training needs analysis
Learning solutions
Workforce development
Upskilling programmes
Training provider business development
Apprenticeship or funded training sales
Employer engagement within FE, skills or training
Technical, engineering or manufacturing training sales
You do not need experience in every area, but you must be confident speaking with employers, identifying training needs and developing commercial opportunities.
Essential Requirements
Experience selling training, upskilling, workforce development or employer-led services
Strong employer-facing relationship management experience
Confident with proactive outreach, new business and account growth
Ability to identify employer needs and recommend suitable solutions
Strong communication skills across phone, email, meetings and presentations
Organised, proactive and comfortable managing your own pipeline
Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Ideally based in West Yorkshire or within realistic travelling distance
GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
Highly Advantageous
Experience selling commercial training into engineering or manufacturing employers
Background in a college, FE provider, training provider or apprenticeship provider
Knowledge of funded training, apprenticeship levy, DAS, ESFA or employer-funded learning
Experience with technical training, engineering training, health and safety, compliance or professional qualifications
Experience delivering training needs analysis or workforce planning conversations
Existing employer relationships across West Yorkshire
About You
You may currently be working as a Commercial Training Consultant, Training Sales Executive, Employer Engagement Officer, Learning Solutions Consultant, Apprenticeship Account Manager, Skills Business Development Manager, Training Provider Business Development Manager, Corporate Training Consultant or Workforce Development Consultant .
You will enjoy building employer relationships, opening new conversations and creating practical training solutions that help businesses upskill their teams.
Apply Now
If you have experience in commercial training sales, employer engagement, upskilling, workforce development, training provider business development or technical training solutions, we would welcome your application.
Apply today to be considered for this Commercial Training & Employer Outreach Executive opportunity covering West Yorkshire.
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