Business Development Manager - Automotive

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Company Description

Join us in inspiring success at Paragon Skills by registering your interest to be part of our growing talent pools for future vacancies.

Paragon Skills are an Ofsted Grade 2 "Good" provider, and one of the UK's Top 5 training providers as voted by Rate Your Apprenticeship for 2 and a Top 10 employer with the Sunday Times Top 100. We have a true dedication to the Care and Education Sector.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we are proud to be a gold standard for Investors in People, Investors in Young People, and Leaders in Safeguarding, and we are a disability confident employer. We are passionate, determined, and inspiring individuals who support thousands of learners and businesses nationally.

We are committed to our pledge and living by our core values of Energy, Energise, Execute, Experience, and Edge. If you want to be part of our award-winning company, apply today!

Position

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Automotive Apprenticeships)

Location: Remote (with travel between Portsmouth and Weymouth)

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum + generous commission

We're looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for generating new business and managing existing accounts within the automotive sector (light and heavy vehicles). You'll tailor your approach to client needs, building strong relationships and positioning Paragon Skills as the preferred apprenticeship provider.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed apprenticeship targets for automotive, ensuring eligibility and progress are met.
• Conduct reviews with employers and learners to ensure qualification progress.
• Develop and implement a lead-generation plan for SME organizations.
• Provide consultative support to clients, offering tailored apprenticeship solutions.
• Advise clients on the apprenticeship levy and guide them through the delivery process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels.

Requirements

• Proven experience in apprenticeship sales, particularly in light and heavy vehicles.
• Target-driven with a strong focus on KPIs.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Office 365 and CRM software.
• Experience managing accounts and presenting to decision-makers.
• A strong commercial mindset and business acumen.

Additional Information:

A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are required. Flexibility in working hours and occasional overnight stays are necessary.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may close early.

Other Information

We have a number of benefits available as part of our Paragon Choices and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including:

• 20 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme.
• 3 Paragon Days for our December closure and 8 public bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and opportunities for corporate conscience initiatives.
• Perkbox: A suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools.
• Recognition and long service awards to celebrate your dedication.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.

To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.

Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues, and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Depending on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.