Sales Executive – Digital, Technology & Apprenticeships

Sales Executive – Digital, Technology & Apprenticeships

Location: Remote (Travel to Derby once per month)

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Are you a commercially driven Sales Executive, Recruitment Consultant, or Business Development professional with experience in Digital, Technology, or Apprenticeships?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where your ability to build relationships, generate business opportunities, and connect employers with future digital talent will directly contribute to growth and career success.

Company

Our client is a forward-thinking training provider specialising in Digital, Technology, and Data Apprenticeship programmes. They work with employers across the UK to develop future talent pipelines, support workforce growth, and help organisations address critical digital skills gaps.

With a strong focus on employer partnerships, learner outcomes, and high-quality training delivery, the organisation provides a collaborative and ambitious environment where people are encouraged to take ownership, develop professionally, and make a measurable impact.

Why join?

* Join a growing organisation within the expanding Digital Skills and Apprenticeships sector

* Competitive salary with strong earning potential and commission opportunities

* Work with employers across Digital, Technology, and Data industries

* Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

* Career development and progression opportunities

* Opportunity to influence workforce development and learner success

Job

As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving employer engagement, generating new business opportunities, and supporting apprenticeship recruitment across Digital, Technology, and Data programmes.

You will work closely with employers to understand their hiring needs, promote apprenticeship solutions, and connect businesses with talented individuals looking to start or progress their careers within digital industries.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers across Digital, IT, Technology, and Data sectors

* Generate new business opportunities through proactive sales activity, networking, and relationship building

* Promote apprenticeship recruitment and workforce development solutions

* Identify employer skills gaps and recommend suitable apprenticeship pathways

* Manage the full recruitment and sales lifecycle from employer engagement through to successful placement

* Source, screen, and match candidates into apprenticeship opportunities

* Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline within digital skills areas

* Support employers with apprenticeship processes, funding information, and recruitment solutions

* Achieve and exceed sales, recruitment, and business development targets

* Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity reporting

* Work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to ensure successful learner onboarding

* Attend monthly team meetings in Derby to collaborate with colleagues

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Sales Executive, Recruitment Consultant, Business Development Executive, or Employer Engagement professional with experience in apprenticeships, recruitment, or workforce solutions.

You will have:

* Proven experience within sales, recruitment, business development, or apprenticeship engagement

* Experience generating new business and achieving commercial targets

* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to identify opportunities and convert conversations into successful partnerships

* Experience managing employer accounts and candidate pipelines

* Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

* A proactive, target-driven approach with excellent organisation skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable experience:

* Experience working within Digital, Technology, IT, Data, Cyber Security, AI, Software Development, or Digital Marketing sectors

* Knowledge of Apprenticeships, levy funding, training providers, or workforce development

* Previous experience within recruitment or education sales environments

A willingness to travel to Derby once per month is essential.

Apply Now

If you’re an ambitious Sales Executive or recruitment professional looking to build your career within the growing Digital Apprenticeships and Skills sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your success directly contributes to business growth and learner opportunities.

Apply now to take the next step in your sales career and help connect employers with the next generation of digital talent
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed