Sales Executive Apprentice Level 4

We are looking for someone who has a background in Hospitality to specialise in the growth of our Hospitality sector. Ideally, experience in any front or back of house roles, with an understanding of the challenges the sector faces and how apprenticeships can support businesses through upskilling their existing staff or adding to their teams. 

The successful candidate will play an important role in growing employer partnerships, promoting apprenticeship programmes and supporting organisations to develop their people through learning and skills development.  

As a Sales Executive Apprentice, you will learn how to identify opportunities, build meaningful employer relationships and support businesses in understanding the value of apprenticeships.  Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a successful sales professional while embodying the values and culture of Skern Skills. 

Key responsibilities 

• Business Development & Sales 


• Identify and engage with prospective employer partners across priority sectors


• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals and digital engagement


• Support the development and management of a sales pipeline using Hubspot CRM system


• Arrange and attend employer meetings, both virtually and face-to-face


• Research organisations and understand their workforce development needs


• Present apprenticeship programmes and skills solutions confidently and professionally


• Prepare tailored proposals and solutions aligned to employer objectives


• Support contract discussions and apprenticeship onboarding processes


• Follow up enquiries and maintain regular contact with prospective and existing employers

Relationship Management 

• Build positive and trusted relationships with employers 


• Deliver an outstanding customer experience from first contact through to programme enrolment 


• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth learner and employer journey 


• Gather employer feedback and market intelligence to support service improvement

Marketing & Market Intelligence 

• Support campaigns that raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities 


• Identify trends within local and regional labour markets


• Share intelligence and insights with colleagues to contribute to strategic growth plans


• Promote the Skern Skills brand across networking events, employer forums and community activities

Hours: 32 hours per week -  Salary: £22,000 - Location:  Home Based.  Preferably in Staffordshire, Birmingham & surrounding areas.

Why join Skern Skills? 

• Be part of an organisation committed to creating positive life change through learning


• Access a wide range of CPD opportunities tailored to support your professional growth


• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional unpaid leave 


• Receive extra annual leave after two years' continuous service 


• Access online GP appointments, prescriptions and physiotherapy for you and your dependants


• Enjoy 50% off stays at our residential centres for you and your family


• Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support whenever you need it