Sales Executive

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Shaping Lives' purpose is clear: to shape the next generation of early years educators, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and passion needed to inspire young minds. Our apprenticeships provide qualifications that empower educators to grow in their careers and make a lasting impact in nurseries.

Our goal is to make learning engaging, accessible, and transformative by developing and equipping educators with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to fulfill their potential, make a positive impact, and inspire others.

Due to the exciting launch of our specialist Early Years brand, Shaping Lives, we have several new Sales Executive roles to support our growth plans. You will be a key member of the team, supporting in identifying new business opportunities and apprenticeship starts aligned with targets to offer further apprenticeship solutions.

You will use your growing sales experience to approach companies, tailoring your approach to align with their values, beliefs, and strategies, positioning Shaping Lives as a trusted partner and provider of choice.

What will you be doing?

• Identify new business and client opportunities within our core markets, exceeding apprenticeship targets
• Ensure all learner eligibility is met through new business and account management activities
• Work with Business Development Managers to generate new business and meet growth targets
• Develop engagement plans to generate sales leads and apprenticeship opportunities within SMEs
• Support BDMs with large corporate organizations that could benefit from apprenticeships
• Share ideas, insights, and advice to learners and employers
• Work consultatively with clients to create bespoke apprenticeship delivery models
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key contacts at all levels
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Collaborate internally to ensure all deliverables are communicated effectively
• Ensure all commercial arrangements are agreed during onboarding
• Adhere to GDPR and data security policies
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people

What we need from you:

• Sales experience including B2B and B2C
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets
• Experience nurturing relationships and managing accounts in a consultative manner
• Experience presenting to decision-makers in various environments
• Strong commercial acumen
• Effective time, workload, and resource management
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills
• Creative, solutions-focused, and forward-thinking mindset
• Passion for making a difference in the apprenticeship sector
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office; CRM knowledge is a plus
• Valid car insurance for business travel and ability to travel nationally
• Flexibility to work hours and stay overnight when necessary

Shaping Lives offers an inclusive, supportive environment with a culture that promotes learning, development, and career growth.

Benefits include optional life assurance and income protection, 20 days annual leave (plus increases and purchase schemes), 3 Gifted Days, paid volunteering leave, Perkbox benefits, uncapped commission, and recognition awards.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting equality and inclusion. Role-specific checks, including DBS, may be conducted to ensure suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults.