Business Development Degree Level Apprentice

This role includes:  

Assisting with high-quality client management, ensuring that students and employers are getting the service they need Representing First Intuition at networking events, school careers events and client engagement activities. Telephone liaison with both potential and existing students and employers regarding commercial course bookings Administrative duties as necessary in respect of the business development and client management activities Working closely with customer service to ensure that client requirements are followed through to a timely conclusion Working with the operations team on second-stage follow-ups for inbound enquires Undertaking business development activities to assist the Business Development Manager in bringing new employers and students to First Intuition Essex centres Working closely with the marketing team to ensure a joined-up approach to business development and marketing for the Essex centre

Key tasks; 

The key tasks and responsibilities for this role are split into three main categories: 

Business development:  

Identifying potential new employers to discuss with the Business Development Manager Ensuring that further sales opportunities are recognised and promoted to existing clients Sourcing and attending relevant networking events to share information about First Intuition Attending school careers events to promote the services First Intuition offers Attend face-to-face meetings, virtual meetings, and make outbound telephone calls with potential new employers to understand their needs and promote relevant First Intuition services Proactively following up on leads to ensure potential new students and employers have a high-quality service from their very first interactions with First Intuition Working together with the wider BD and Marketing team members on ideas for the promotion and sales of our services.

Client management:

 Attending face-to-face or virtual meetings and scheduled telephone calls with employers and students Assisting clients with any queries they may have and ensuring that any bookings are promptly passed on to the customer services team for action
Obtaining feedback from students and employers about the service they are receiving

Administrative activities:

Ensuring that new potential students and employers are input in our Access Planit system Ensuring leads are recorded and shared with the appropriate team members General Administrative tasks as appropriate  

Training:

Degree from Middlesex University (B2B sales professional) and accrediation with the institute of sales professionals. Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business to Business Sales.
University training is a mixture of block study in north london (accomodation and food provided) and remote learning.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Training Outcome:

We are an expanding team so we expect the apprentice to take on more responsibility for client management and business development overtime. We hope to grow the team so they will eventually manage their own junior staff member.

Employer Description:
We are an award wining independent training provider. Our values are:- T - Teamwork and Collaboration Collective values are important to us E - Enthusiasm and Positivity Team spirit is fundamental to how we work A - Agility and Adaptability The development of our business is built on proactive creativity and relentless pursuit of improvement M – Motivating and Inspiring As individuals and as a team we work hard to inspire and enable those we engage with externally and internally F - Focus on Personal Relationships I – Influential and Responsible Leadership We are forward-thinking and trusted advisors to aspiring professionals and their employers

Working Hours :
Working patterns and shifts to be confirmed - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week). 3 days in Chelmsford office, 1 day working remotely/at events. 1 day study leave.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience