HYBRID ROLE, 1 DAY PER WEEK IN OFFICE This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering substantial growth in apprenticeship starts through the acquisition of new employer relationships. You will focus on developing new customers across the country in a variety of sectors. The role will also be responsible for securing national contracts with employers that have multiple sites through high level stakeholder engagement and management. Key Accountabilities Develop and lead on the execution of a comprehensive commercial strategy for new business development and stakeholder engagement working closely with the Managing Director to increase the number of apprenticeships and ensure market share growth . Lead and deliver the new business development strategy aligned to the companies three-year growth plan. Target and win national apprenticeship contracts with large employers and those with multiple site locations, being responsible for successfully on-boarding them into the business unit. Focus on driving volume and value, targeting larger apprentice cohorts with new employers and long-term partnerships. Proactively identify, engage, and convert new employer relationships across priority sectors. Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting, stakeholder engagement, solution pitching, and close of sale. Establish the company as a trusted strategic partner for apprenticeship delivery through high level stakeholder engagement and effective prospecting and partnership approach ..... full job details .....