Business Development Executive – Education

  • Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Salary:
    c£35,000 / Per Annum D.O.E
  • Posted:
    1 week ago
  • Category:
    European Sales & Marketing Jobs
  • Deadline:
    January 20, 2027

Express Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established training provider delivering a wide range of funded education and skills programmes including apprenticeships, employability and adult learning. We are looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to join our team and support the growth of apprenticeship and training opportunities across the region.

This role is ideal for a confident and target-driven individual with a strong background in sales or business development who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities with employers.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Generate and secure new business opportunities through apprenticeship vacancies and upskilling
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to maximise engagement and revenue
  • Deliver excellent customer service throughout the employer journey
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and quality across the organisation
  • Proactively plan and deliver sales campaigns using telesales, field sales, networking and social media
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of employer opportunities to consistently meet targets

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a similar role achieving sales targets
  • Demonstrable ability to generate own leads
  • Experience within further or higher education is advantageous
  • Self-motivated, organised and target-driven
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:45am to 3:30pm (35 hours per week)

Salary: Up to c£35k Per Annum D.O.E

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.