Business Development Executive - Accountancy Training

Reed Learning is a market leading centre for all levels of CIPD professional qualifications, delivering HR/L&D apprenticeships and in-company soft skills training.

We hope that, like us, you’ll feel proud to be part of a team that inspires, supports and develops HR and L&D professionals with the skills they need to enhance their careers.

Pay Range

£35k - £40k basic salary (depending on experience) + uncapped commission

Job Description

• Role: Business Development Executive - Accountancy Training
• Location: Reed Business School, Little Compton
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working pattern: Hybrid

We’re looking for a

• Business Development Executive to grow our accountancy training and apprenticeship offering through new business development and strong employer relationships.
• This is a varied sales role with a strong focus on winning new business
• . You’ll research potential customers, identify decision-makers and develop your own approach to creating opportunities, alongside managing existing accounts and responding to inbound enquiries.
• You don’t need previous accountancy or apprenticeship experience.
• We’re looking for someone with strong B2B sales skills who can demonstrate how they’ve created and converted new opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Generate and develop new B2B opportunities
• Research markets, prospective customers and decision-makers
• Manage opportunities through the full sales process
• Build relationships with existing customers and identify growth opportunities
• Follow up and convert inbound enquiries
• Use phone, email, social media, networking and meetings to engage customers
• Work with marketing on targeted lead-generation activity
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM records

What we’re looking for

• Essential: Proven B2B sales or business development experience
• Experience generating new business and achieving sales targets
• Confidence engaging and influencing decision-makers
• A consultative, relationship-led sales approach
• Initiative and the ability to develop your own prospecting approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Desirable: Experience in apprenticeships, learning and development, professional training or employer engagement
• Knowledge of the accountancy training market
• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than simply following an established sales process , with scope to help shape how we approach and win new business.
• If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you -
• Apply Today!
• We’re always on the lookout for people who want to make a difference and are passionate about helping others progress their careers.