At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and build strong employer partnerships in the energy sector.
- Company: Join Smart Energy Training, a fast-growing leader in training and apprenticeships.
- Benefits: Earn up to £28,000 plus uncapped bonuses, 25 days holiday, and more.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a learner-first culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while using modern tech tools in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and confidence in using social media for outreach.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid-based (West Midlands)
Salary: Up to £28,000 + uncapped performance bonus
Hours: Full-time | 37.5 hours/week
Are you a driven sales professional who enjoys building pipelines, creating content, and engaging customers across multiple channels? This is your chance to make a real impact. At Smart Energy Training, part of the Realise Training Group, we deliver high-quality training and apprenticeships across gas, electrical, plumbing, and renewable sectors – and we’re growing fast. We’re looking for proactive Business Development Representatives to drive new business and build strong employer partnerships across key regions. This is a modern Business Development role combining sales, outreach, and content-led engagement. You’ll be actively using phone, email, social media, and digital tools to generate interest and convert opportunities, while working remotely and visiting our training centres for meetings when required.
What you’ll be doing:
- Generating new business opportunities and building a strong pipeline of employer leads
- Promoting our training provision across gas, electrical, plumbing, and renewable sectors
- Reaching out to potential customers via phone, email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms
- Using our tech stack (HubSpot, Lusha, SalesQL, Apollo and other systems) to identify prospects, manage outreach, and track activity
- Supporting the creation and sharing of content to drive engagement and brand awareness
- Engaging with employers to understand workforce needs and recommend suitable training solutions
- Building and maintaining long‑term employer relationships
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth learner journey from enquiry to enrolment
Key areas of focus:
- Identifying apprenticeship opportunities with employers
- Qualifying opportunities and booking meetings directly into the diaries of our Business Development Managers
- Supporting the conversion of opportunities into apprenticeship starts
- Generating opportunities for ACS renewals and other private commercial training programmes
- Booking learners directly onto courses using our internal systems
MLP Work Placements:
- Identifying employers willing to offer work placements for Managed Learning Programme (MLP) candidates
- Arranging meetings for the MLP Sales Team
- Coordinating interviews between employers and MLP candidates
- Supporting progression opportunities from Bootcamps and Adult Skills Fund (ASF) programmes into employment and apprenticeships
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a sales, business development, recruitment, or employer engagement role
- Confidence using phone, email, and social media as outreach tools
- Familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn and WhatsApp
- Experience or strong interest in content creation and social selling
- Comfortable using or learning CRM and sales tools (e.g. HubSpot, Lusha, SalesQL, Apollo)
- Target-driven with a proactive, energetic, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine interest in education, skills, and workforce development
- Experience in apprenticeships, training, or education sector
- Knowledge of government-funded programmes including Apprenticeships, Bootcamps and Adult Skills Fund provision
Salary and benefits:
- £28,000 base salary plus uncapped performance bonus
- Highly achievable bonus scheme with clear targets and strong earning potential
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
- Birthday and Christmas Eve off
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Our bonus structure rewards both activity and results, with incentives linked to achieving apprenticeship meeting targets for Business Development Managers, generating private commercial income through ACS renewals and other training programmes, achieving monthly MLP work placement targets, and supporting learner progression into employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
Why work with us:
At Smart Energy Training, we’re proud of our learner-first culture and ambitious growth plans. With increasing demand across gas, electrical, plumbing, and renewable sectors, this is a fantastic time to join us. This role goes beyond traditional sales. You’ll be part of a modern, tech-enabled approach to business development, with the tools, support, and opportunity to earn well while making a real impact.
Business Development Representative, West Midlands employer: Smart Energy Training
At Smart Energy Training, we pride ourselves on fostering a learner-first culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Business Development Representative in the West Midlands, you'll enjoy a competitive salary with uncapped performance bonuses, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Join us to be part of a dynamic team making a meaningful impact in the training and apprenticeship sectors, all while benefiting from our modern, tech-enabled approach to business development.
