Business Development Executive in Leeds

Contract: Office based

Hours / Days in Office: 37.5 hours / 5 days per week in office

Reports to: Lucy Atkinson, Head of Sales Enablement

About Us

At Leep Talent, part of the Leep Group, we are committed to powering up potential for individuals and organisations through high-quality training, apprenticeships and professional development. As a collective of specialist training providers, the Leep Group works together to deliver a complete, people-first training solution, supporting learners and employers across the UK. Leep Talent specialises in IT, digital and HR training, delivering apprenticeships, skills bootcamps and short courses designed around real workplace needs. Our programmes are employer-led and focused on building practical skills, confidence and long-term career resilience. Key qualifications include recognised CIPD, CompTIA and Microsoft certifications, ensuring learners gain industry-relevant knowledge that makes an immediate impact. Across the Leep Group, we support over 20,000 learners each year, helping people at every stage of their career journey, from pre-employment and entry-level training through to upskilling and career progression. With a strong focus on accessibility and social impact, many of our programmes are 100% government-funded, removing barriers and creating opportunity for all. We believe the world of work is evolving, and real progress happens when organisations look beyond job titles and qualifications to focus on the whole person, their skills, strengths and ambition. That belief sits at the heart of everything we do.

Position Overview

The Business Development Executive will play a supporting role in driving the growth and success of Leep Talent by identifying new business opportunities across the group, contacting via telephone-based prospecting, and expanding our apprenticeship portfolio. This position requires high appetite for learning, strong work ethic and resilience to succeed in what we hope will be a long and successful career in sales.

Responsibilities

• To support the Leep Talent’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives
• To implement Leep Talent’s Equality and Diversity policies
• To take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities
• To implement the Leep Talent’s health and safety policies and practices
• To contribute to Leep Talent’s commitment to continuous improvement as identified in JITs quality assurance systems
• To be committed to Leep Talent’s safeguarding procedures and high priority to be given to the safeguarding of learners

Role Responsibilities

• Calling potential customers to persuade them to use Apprenticeship services
• Accurately recording customer details, meeting notes and prospecting activity
• Generating leads and converting them into customers
• Developing and sustaining solid relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and cross sell opportunities across Leep Talent
• Using sales enablement materials & interventions proffered by the company to drive sales and respond to customer rejections
• Developing in-depth knowledge of customer products and services to make suitable recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences
• Continually meeting or exceeding daily and monthly targets with respect to call volume, prospecting activities and sales
• Identify new business opportunities and expand on existing partnerships to expand Leep Talent’s impact
• Win new business contracting with employers who are new to Leep Talent

Essential Deliverables

• A robust pipeline of potential clients and partnerships, including a list of leads and opportunities actively pursued
• Successful negotiation and execution of strategic partnerships that enhance Leep Talent’s growth ambitions
• Compelling proposals and presentations showcasing the value of any partnership
• Consistent achievement of revenue targets and a track record of contributing to the company’s financial success
• Strong client relationships with a high level of client satisfaction and retention
• Regular market research reports and impact reporting from clients
• An engaged and motivated approach to business development achieving your goals and contributing to a high performing team

Candidate Requirements

• Great communicator, both verbal and written
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Lifelong learner and passion for a career in sales
• Strong desire to deliver exceptional customer service

Individual behaviours

• Highly professional, well-presented and provides an excellent first impression of Leep Talent
• Reliable, conscientious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to influence others for benefit of the business
• Highly motivated, with the discipline to deliver the inputs that lead to exceptional outcomes
• High levels of curiosity with a genuine thirst for knowledge
• Growth mindset and resilient to overcome challenges