Business Development Support Officer

Business Development Support OfficerApprenticeship Training ProviderLocation: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in the office (West Midlands or Oxfordshire)Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annumBonus: Quarterly bonus linked to activity (calls made, appointments booked, vacancies generated and starts)Holidays: 25 days + bank holidaysAbout the RoleWe are working with a growing apprenticeship training provider rated Good by Ofsted, who are looking to appoint a Sales Administrator / Business Development Support professional to join their commercial team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, outreach and relationship-building, and who wants to play a key role in supporting business growth. You’ll work closely with the Business Development Manager, providing hands-on support across lead generation, employer outreach and appointment booking.The role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to develop commercially within the apprenticeship and skills sector.What You’ll Be DoingLead Research & Generation\n

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• Research and identify potential employer leads across key markets, including:
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• Identify the right decision-makers and contacts within target organisations
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Outreach & Engagement\n

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• Carry out targeted outreach via:\n
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  • Email
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  • LinkedIn
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  • Telephone (confidence picking up the phone is essential)
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• Support LinkedIn activity and employer engagement
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• Follow up responses and nurture early-stage interest
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Appointment Booking & Sales Support\n

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• Book qualified appointments and discovery calls for the Business Development Manager
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• Support diary coordination and meeting preparation
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• Track outreach activity, outcomes and progress within the CRM
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About You\n

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• Previous experience in sales, marketing, recruitment or business development support
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• Confident, proactive and comfortable speaking with employers
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• Target focused
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• Enjoys working closely as part of a small, fast-moving team
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• Keen to grow commercially and build a long-term career
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• Aligned with business goals and growth
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Experience in apprenticeships or training is helpful but not essential.Why Join?\n

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• Hybrid working with flexibility
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• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
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• Supportive, growing organisation
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• Opportunity to develop within sales and employer engagement
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• Role with genuine impact on business growth
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For more information please reach out to Simon Atkins at Pertemps on