Sales Executive

Location: Kingston upon Hull

Business / Sales;
Apprentice Employment Agency division

Location - remote/hybrid

Hours / Salary - Will consider part time (though must be spread across 5 days per week), competitive and OTB

About the Role

Apprentice Employment Agency (AEA), part of the Nicholas Associates Group, supports employers in England with apprentices employment solutions. We're looking for a Sales Consultant to help grow our apprentice employment division who thrives by winning new business and building strong relationships.

This role suits someone ambitious, confident, and people-focused, who enjoys working in a fast-paced sales environment. You'll manage a regional patch covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, (occasionally supporting with national opportunitie).

What You'll Do

Sales & Growth

Win new business and manage opportunities from first contact to close.
Prospect through calls, online engagement, networking, and referrals.
Present apprenticeship solutions confidently and deliver excellent customer experiences.
Manage your pipeline and client data using in house CRM.
Identify cross-sell opportunities across the Nicholas Associates Group.
Support marketing and social media activity.

Service Support

Assist 'whole team effort' during peak apprentice recruitment periods.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of apprenticeships, the Levy (apprenticeship funding), and the WBL landscape.
Proven B2B sales or business development experience.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent customer service focus.

Desirable

Sales experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, STEM, Digital, Commercial, Logistics, or Education.
Level 3 qualification, driving licence, and safeguarding awareness.

Attributes

Resilient, driven, and ambitious.
Confident, engaging communicator.
Organised, proactive, and adaptable.
Committed to ethical service delivery and Equal Opportunities.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies