Job Description

Are you looking for a different kind of sales role where you can make a difference to the future of a young person?
At First4Skills we’re passionate about developing the skills of young people in the UK through BTEC Apprenticeships and giving them the opportunity to develop and prosper in the workplace.

With an impressive 30 year track record, First4Skills is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative training providers working in partnership with many leading organisations and local businesses to train Britain!

Our Area Sales Representatives support their regional team by using their great experience and a creative approach to win new business and source learners.

By selling and promoting our services through self generated leads, the role effectively maximises the penetration of new and dormant clients as well as converting leads from our call centre to new customers and ultimately increasing our apprenticeship programmes. This is a great role for true sales people who get a buzz out of success.

You must have a proven track record of over achievement of targets in a field based sales role with extensive experience of business to business sales. Telesales competence would be an advantage. You must have a passion for high standards, combined with excellent communication skills and commitment to delivering excellent client service.
In return, we’ll provide you with excellent training and development and a generous package including salary, car allowance, commission scheme and our great colleague benefits, Handpicked4You.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Role
Conversion of employer leads from the call centre in geographical area into learners onto occupancy
Maximisation of penetration of National Accounts virgin and dormant branches
Finding local employers, engaging with them and converting learners to occupancy
Finding Placed Apprenticeship vacancies in new employers
Consistently demonstrate our First4Skills Cultural and Brand Values

Essential Criteria Required
Proven track record of target achievement in field based sales role
Strong track record in business to business selling
Strong commitment to delivering excellent client service
Good customer contact skills
Ability to work to deadlines and sales targets
Planning, organisational and multi-tasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to resolve issues and problems
Good standard of general education including 5 GCSEs - English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent
Excellent team player, but comfortable working alone as well
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to prioritise, plan contingencies and adapt to changes at short notice
Results and target achievement orientated
The ability to work flexible hours and locations, including overnight stays
Can operate using own initiative
Excellent attention to detail
Driving licence and use of own car

Desirable Criteria
Understanding of work based learning
Telesales experience
Adaptable to change
A level in English, Maths or ICT
Formal sales training / qualifications
Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship
Enthusiasm
Empathy
Ability to think on your feet

First4Skills actively promotes equality of opportunity. Strictly no Agency contact.