Senior Relationship Manager – Dental

Within the United Kingdom Permanent Full-time Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

Location: Remote Salary: £37,000 – £41,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday Contract: Permanent Reports to: Business Development Manager

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape Careers.

Are you an ambitious, results-driven sales professional with experience in the apprenticeship sector?

Skills4Group is looking for an experienced Senior Relationship Manager – Dental to join our growing commercial team and play a key role in expanding our Skills4Dental apprenticeship provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on generating new business, building long-term employer relationships and delivering measurable results.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales and account management within the apprenticeship sector is essential. Experience within the dental sector is desirable.

About Skills4Group

Skills4Group is a leading apprenticeship training provider, supporting employers and learners across the pharmacy, dental and science sectors.

Since 2015, we have delivered high-quality training programmes designed to develop skills, support employers and create meaningful career opportunities.

We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted (2023) and recognised among the top 1% of Independent Training Providers for achieving Outstanding in behaviours and attitudes.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for apprenticeships, employer engagement and business development.

The Role

As our Senior Relationship Manager – Dental, you will be responsible for driving new business growth, developing strategic employer partnerships and increasing apprenticeship opportunities across the dental sector.

You will work closely with dental practices, dental groups and industry partners to identify workforce development needs, promote apprenticeship solutions and convert business opportunities into apprenticeship starts.

This is a commercially focused role, with new business generation at its heart.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development & Sales

• Proactively identify, engage and secure new dental employers and business opportunities.
• Develop and implement a targeted sales strategy to grow Skills4Dental’s apprenticeship provision.
• Generate new leads through telephone outreach, email campaigns, LinkedIn and networking.
• Convert inbound enquiries and prospective employer leads into new business.
• Achieve agreed sales targets, KPIs and apprenticeship start objectives.

Employer Relationships & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with dental practices, dental groups and industry partners.
• Identify employers’ recruitment, training and workforce development needs.
• Develop tailored apprenticeship and recruitment proposals.
• Grow existing accounts through repeat business, referrals and additional apprenticeship opportunities.
• Represent Skills4Dental at industry events, networking meetings and webinars.
• Manage the full sales process, from initial engagement through to securing apprenticeship starts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales activity and pipeline forecasts.
• Work closely with recruitment and internal teams to support employer vacancies and apprentice recruitment.
• Monitor performance against targets and provide regular progress updates.
• Ensure all activity and documentation meet internal compliance and funding requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales and account management within the apprenticeship sector.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales and performance targets.
• Strong business development skills, with experience generating and converting new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify market opportunities, develop sales plans and deliver against strategic objectives.
• Experience managing sales pipelines and using CRM systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.
• Previous experience working within the dental sector.
• Existing relationships or networks within dental practices, dental groups or the wider dental industry.
• Knowledge of dental apprenticeships and workforce development requirements.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Driven and ambitious – motivated by achieving targets and delivering business growth.
• Personable and engaging – confident building relationships and influencing decision-makers.
• Proactive and self-reliant – comfortable managing their own workload and identifying opportunities.
• Organised and professional – able to manage a busy sales pipeline and maintain accurate records.
• Dynamic and adaptable – able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
• Passionate about apprenticeships – motivated by helping employers develop their workforce and supporting career opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £37,000 – £41,000 per annum
• Full induction and training programme
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of Skills4Dental and the wider Skills4Group