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<p><em><strong>3 DAYS A WEEK IN OFFICE </strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Generating a pipeline of new business through a consultative sales approach from a range of SME businesses</li> <li>Building strong networks and awareness of the company's Apprenticeship Training offer by attending and presenting at networking events and seminars</li> <li>Creating engaging and effective vacancy advertisements</li> <li>Producing costed quotations and proposals in order to win apprenticeship contracts</li> <li>Maintaining up to date knowledge of changes to industry funding, eligibility, legislation and regional grants</li> <li>Scheduling regular contact with current employers in person and by telephone to build relationships and increase apprenticeship vacancies</li> <li>Ensuring regular communication with internal stakeholders such as the delivery team</li> <li>Working with Marketing to provide content for e-marketing and social media activity</li> <li>Recording all meetings and customer contact using the CRM database</li> <li>Creating full, detailed job specifications and recruitment plans for allocation to the Resourcing Team</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>The ideal candidate will have previous experience and a successful track record in Recruitment sales or selling apprenticeships.</p> <p>You should be;</p> <ul> <li>Energetic and driven to exceed targets whilst maintaining quality and high levels of customer service</li> <li>Natural ability to build trusting relationships</li> <li>Passionate about supporting businesses and seeing their apprentices succeed and progress</li> <li>Professional, personable and approachable</li> <li>Can-do, positive attitude</li> <li>Able to work as part of a busy team</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</p>

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