Sales Executive Apprentice Level 4

We are looking for someone who has a background in Hospitality to specialise in the growth of our Hospitality sector. Ideally, experience in any front or back of house roles, with an understanding of the challenges the sector faces and how apprenticeships can support businesses through upskilling their existing staff or adding to their teams. 

The successful candidate will play an important role in growing employer partnerships, promoting apprenticeship programmes and supporting organisations to develop their people through learning and skills development.  

As a Sales Executive Apprentice, you will learn how to identify opportunities, build meaningful employer relationships and support businesses in understanding the value of apprenticeships.  Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a successful sales professional while embodying the values and culture of Skern Skills. 

Key responsibilities 

Business Development & Sales  Identify and engage with prospective employer partners across priority sectors Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals and digital engagement Support the development and management of a sales pipeline using Hubspot CRM system Arrange and attend employer meetings, both virtually and face-to-face Research organisations and understand their workforce development needs Present apprenticeship programmes and skills solutions confidently and professionally Prepare tailored proposals and solutions aligned to employer objectives Support contract discussions and apprenticeship onboarding processes Follow up enquiries and maintain regular contact with prospective and existing employers

Relationship Management 

Build positive and trusted relationships with employers  Deliver an outstanding customer experience from first contact through to programme enrolment  Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth learner and employer journey  Gather employer feedback and market intelligence to support service improvement

Marketing & Market Intelligence 

Support campaigns that raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities  Identify trends within local and regional labour markets Share intelligence and insights with colleagues to contribute to strategic growth plans Promote the Skern Skills brand across networking events, employer forums and community activities

Hours: 32 hours per week -  Salary: £22,000 - Location:  Home Based.  Preferably in Staffordshire, Birmingham & surrounding areas.

Why join Skern Skills? 

Be part of an organisation committed to creating positive life change through learning Access a wide range of CPD opportunities tailored to support your professional growth Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional unpaid leave  Receive extra annual leave after two years' continuous service  Access online GP appointments, prescriptions and physiotherapy for you and your dependants Enjoy 50% off stays at our residential centres for you and your family Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support whenever you need it

Training:

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop expertise in: 

Sales planning and pipeline management Customer engagement and relationship development Consultative selling and needs analysis  Presenting solutions and handling objections Negotiation and closing techniques Market research and commercial awareness Digital sales and CRM systems Customer experience management Collaborative working across internal and external stakeholders

Training Outcome:
Once you have successfully completed your apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a permanent position

Employer Description:
Skern Skills is an independent training provider offering excellence in its courses & services. As an approved Main Apprenticeship provider we offer both end to end apprenticeships in a number of standards as well as behavioural programmes to upskill existing employees, with the client's values fully embedded at every stage. Operating nationally and offering bespoke packages, we're here to provide life changing adventures and transformative training.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative