Employer Engagement Lead

Duties

Sales/ Business Development

• Create a strong pipeline of client sales activity
• Secure apprenticeship outcomes (tech related – Software, Cyber, Data), against contracts and monthly targets
• Identify employment opportunities and interviews for our skills bootcamp graduates
• Research businesses and create a business development engagement plan
• Secure one employer speaker each month to deliver a short talk to our students
• Record all aspects of employer engagement and sales on our CRM system
• Ensure all client contracts and paperwork are completed accurately, on time and retained in the appropriate systems

Account Management

• Carry out account management of existing and new large clients – ensuring regular engagement and understanding of changing business needs
• Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with SME’s & large businesses who work with CN as a preferred supplier

Promotion/ engagement

• Plan and deliver events and other CN profile raising activity to promote our offer to businesses
• Attend partner events and meetings to inform businesses about our provision
• Have an excellent understanding of how apprenticeships and bootcamps can benefit business productivity, CSR plans and talent retention
• Work with the marketing manager on a promotional strategy and activities e.g., developing sales campaigns

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years experience in technology related BDM role - apprenticeship sales, recruitment sales or consultancy sales/services
• Key account management experience
• Experience in exceeding targets in a targeted environment
• Outstanding communication / presentation skills and the ability to influence others
• Exceptional closing skills

• Competitive salary and commission package
• Based at our Chester campus, remote or hybrid
• Pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave