At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business growth by making outbound calls and booking meetings with decision makers.
- Company: Join DSW, a respected leader in apprenticeship training solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, hybrid work, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing team while developing your sales skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales or related fields, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Hybrid, Doncaster with a minimum of two days in the office and three days working from home.
About Us
At DSW, you will be part of a growing, high performing sales team, helping training providers deliver successful outcomes for apprentices across the UK. For over 25 years, DSW has supported organisations with high quality learning and assessment solutions. We work with hundreds of training providers and thousands of employers, and we are now entering a major growth phase driven by apprenticeship reform and increasing demand for high quality assessment.
The Role
This is a fast paced, target driven sales role for someone who enjoys outbound activity and wants to see a clear link between effort and results. You will be responsible for building pipeline, creating opportunities, and playing a key role in driving new business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Making outbound calls to training providers and apprenticeship organisations
- Generating new business opportunities and building a consistent pipeline
- Booking two to four qualified meetings per week with decision makers
- Understanding client needs and positioning DSW’s assessment services
- Supporting proposals, pitching and early stage sales activity
- Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on your performance
You'll Gain;
- A structured and achievable progression pathway into an Account Manager role within one to two years, managing your own portfolio
- Exposure to the full sales cycle, including pitching and contracting
- A strong understanding of the apprenticeship and assessment sector
- Ongoing coaching, feedback and development to accelerate your progression
- The opportunity to build a long term career in sales within DSW
You'll Bring;
- Experience in apprenticeships, assessment, awarding or a related sector
- Understanding of EPA, assessment, apprenticeship funding or training provider operations
- Experience hitting activity or revenue targets in a sales, business development or similar environment
- Comfortable working to daily call volumes and weekly meeting targets
- Sales and communication skills
- Confident and resilient on the phone, with the ability to engage, influence, motivate and persuade
- Strong communication skills, able to build rapport
- Ability to handle objections, navigate gatekeepers and maintain momentum
- Highly organised, able to manage your own pipeline, follow ups and diary effectively
- Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline, track activity and maintain accurate records
Mindset and behaviours
- Self motivated, proactive and accountable for your own performance
- Positive and resilient, with the energy to maintain high levels of outbound activity
- Coachable, open to constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement / lifelong learning
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Professional, personable and credible in all interactions
Qualifications
- Degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience
We Offer;
- Competitive starting annual salary of £29,000 with performance related bonus
- Clear progression into a client facing Account Manager role
- Hybrid working with a collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation at a key stage of expansion
- Work with a well-established and respected brand in the apprenticeship sector
- Be part of a close knit, ambitious team that values innovation, insight, inspiration and integrity
- Real opportunity to make an impact and contribute to growth
Process
- Telephone interview
- In person interview with presentation delivered
Sales Development Representative (Apprenticeships) employer: DSW
At DSW, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment in Doncaster that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured progression pathways and ongoing coaching, ensuring that you can build a rewarding career in sales while making a meaningful impact in the apprenticeship sector. Join our close-knit team where your contributions are valued, and experience the satisfaction of driving new business growth in a supportive and high-performing atmosphere.
