Account ManagerAccount Manager | Business Development | Construction Training | Skills & Apprenticeships

Location: Sheffield

Salary:£27,000–£30,000 DOE + Monthly Bonus

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Construction Sales | Training Provider | Skills & Apprenticeships

Are you an experienced Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Construction Sales Executive or Training Account Manager looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading training provider that delivers construction training, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, NVQs and commercial training programmes to employers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience selling into the construction, training, education or skills sector who enjoys building long-term client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Benefits

• £27,000–£30,000 basic salary
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Paid volunteering day
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression

The Role

As a Account Manager, you'll manage existing employer accounts while developing new business across the construction sector. You'll work with employers to identify their workforce development needs and promote a range of construction training courses, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, NVQs and commercial training solutions.

You'll be responsible for managing the complete sales process, from generating leads and qualifying opportunities through to onboarding new clients and developing long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound sales calls and business development activity
• Manage and grow existing employer accounts
• Promote construction training courses, apprenticeships, NVQs and commercial training solutions
• Build strong relationships with construction companies and employers
• Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry through to onboarding
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell training services
• Maintain accurate records using the CRM system
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the client journey
• Work towards individual sales and revenue targets
• Support marketing campaigns by providing client feedback and market insight

About You

We're looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following:

• Account Management
• Business Development
• Construction Sales
• Training Provider Sales
• Skills & Apprenticeships
• Education Sales
• Employer Engagement

You'll also have:

• Experience selling within the construction, training, skills or education sector
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• A target-driven approach with a passion for winning new business
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• The ability to manage multiple client accounts effectively

Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing organisation offering genuine career development, long-term stability, and the chance to progress within a supportive and rewarding environment.