Business Account Executive

Educators Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization based in Cardiff is seeking a Business Account Executive to drive apprenticeship starts and manage client relationships. This full-time role involves working collaboratively with the Business Account Manager on account plans and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate should have sales experience and strong networking skills. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, health care schemes, and a bonus program. Join us to contribute to educational growth and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Health care scheme

Discounts for retail and gym membership

Bonus scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a target driven environment.
• Sales experience and tele-sales experience are essential.
• Strong networking and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Generate Apprenticeship starts with clients through various sales activities.
• Work with the Business Account Manager to formulate account plans.
• Take ownership of the client from lead generation to management.

Skills

Experience of working in a target driven commercial environment

Sales Experience

Tele-sales experience

Networking skills

Presentation and report writing

Experience within client relationships management

Full driving licence with use of own vehicle

Job description

Business Account Executive

Salary banding: £26,200 - £28,800

Location: Itec House, CF11 8TT (Remote working on a Friday)

Contract: Full-time, permanent.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

Your Impact

Responsible for generating Apprenticeship starts with new and existing clients through various sales activities, including sales visits, appointments, presentations, networking, mail shot activities, telephone sales, cold calling and following up on leads.

Work with the Business Account Manager to formulate account plans for designated clients within designated client portfolio including targets for customer satisfaction, retention, and future sales growth.

Take full ownership of the client from lead generation, managing the creation of the solution, through to apprentice start and development into key account management to ensure our approach drives maximum opportunities from the client.

Responsible for achieving business profile requirements and sales targets in line with contractual requirements and key performance indicators.

Accountable for dealing with speculative calls, new enquiries, aftercare and client service calls in a timely and professional manner.

Responsible for working and supporting clients in planning their recruitment and training strategy, including planning and manage enrolment, launch events and Induction.

Responsible for liaising with on-boarding team to retain overall responsibility for ensuring all paperwork requirements for sign up of apprentices is completed, fully compliant and manages an effective start to generate income.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Experience of working in a target driven commercial environment
• Sales Experience
• Tele-sales experience
• Networking skills
• Presentation and report writing
• Experience within client relationships management / customer service / sales.
• Full driving licence with use of own vehicle

What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a bonus scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

Join our dynamic team and apply today to showcase your sales skills, make a meaningful impact, and grow professionally!