Apprenticeship Sales Manager

Overview

Get Set for leading Apprenticeship Growth

Location: Basildon (Hybrid) | Contract: FT 35hrs PW, Monday to Friday | Salary: £45,000 – £53,000 plus OTE of up to £70,000

When we talk to people working in apprenticeships, they often tell us they’re frustrated that their sales experience doesn’t make a real difference, passionate about helping people develop skills but miss the commercial element, and looking for a leadership role that actually shapes the future of training and workforce growth. This role aims to address those needs.

The Role

This is an Apprenticeship Sales Manager role with purpose. You’ll drive the growth of our apprenticeship provision, expanding employer partnerships, building new relationships, and leading a motivated sales and account management team to deliver real results. You’ll collaborate closely with the Apprenticeship Delivery Manager to bring new apprenticeship standards to life across sectors such as construction, people services, and logistics.

• Lead and inspire your team. Drive performance and accountability, providing coaching and motivation to achieve ambitious apprenticeship start and revenue targets.
• Develop key accounts. Build and nurture employer partnerships that create lasting apprenticeship opportunities across new sectors and regions.
• Grow partnerships. Engage with employers, stakeholders, and local businesses to understand workforce needs and promote apprenticeship solutions.
• Support mobilisation. Work with delivery leaders to launch new apprenticeship standards, contracts, and delivery sites.
• Drive performance. Lead team meetings, track KPIs, and implement SMART action plans that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Champion compliance. Ensure that all apprenticeship activity meets funding and regulatory standards, working with Quality and Compliance colleagues to embed best practice.
• Collaborate widely. Partner with Employment Relations Managers and external providers to maximise reach and impact.
• Report success. Produce and present management reports that highlight progress, challenges, and results.

Your leadership will directly shape our apprenticeship growth strategy and the futures of the learners and employers we support.

The Person

Let’s check a few things:

• Demonstrable experience in sales management, business development, or partnership management within the apprenticeship or skills sector.
• Ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team to exceed targets and deliver impact.
• Confident in developing strategic employer relationships and new business opportunities.
• Understanding of apprenticeship compliance and funding requirements.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with precision.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every partnership can change a life.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary £45,000 – £53,000 plus OTE of up to 70k.
• The opportunity to lead a team with purpose—driving skills growth and employer partnerships.
• Opportunity to shape new apprenticeship standards and sectors.
• Access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace).
• Healthcare, lifestyle rewards, pension, and salary sacrifice options.
• A supportive, ambitious environment where your work has measurable impact.

Our Values

• Be Ambitious: Drive growth for yourself, your team, and our apprenticeships.
• Be Inspiring: Lead with vision and positivity.
• Be Proud: Deliver excellence and celebrate success.
• Be Considerate: Collaborate and build trust.
• Own it: Take responsibility, make things happen.

What to Know Before You Apply

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re committed to supporting you. This role is subject to safeguarding and vetting processes. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

See the Get Set story here. Learn more about working at Get Set here. We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work. If you need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work to provide the right solution. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment will require satisfactory recruitment checks. Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team.