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Paragon Skills is a top 5 training provider, rated Ofsted Grade 2 “Good,” and recognised as one of the UK’s top 9 places to work. We’re passionate about the Adult Care sector and committed to delivering meaningful learning experiences to thousands of learners and employers nationwide. We’re expanding our commercial team and seeking a driven, experienced sales professional with apprenticeship knowledge to join us as a Business Development Manager. You’ll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, generating apprenticeship starts, and supporting our ambitious growth across your region. In this role, you’ll be a key member of our growing Business Development team, using a solution-focused approach to identify apprenticeship opportunities and drive learner starts across your region or sales vertical—particularly within the care sector. As a confident and experienced sales professional, you’ll leverage your communication skills and commercial insight to secure new business, build lasting relationships, and tailor solutions that reflect our values and strategic goals. Your consultative approach will position Paragon Skills as the provider of choice for both new and existing partners.
Job Responsibility:
Achieve KPIs and apprenticeship targets through new business and account management
Identify and engage SME clients, especially in Health & Social Care and Education
Provide expert guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy and ROI for clients
Design tailored apprenticeship solutions and build lasting client relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery
Requirements:
Proven success in apprenticeship sales, ideally in HSC and childcare/education
Strong commercial acumen and consultative sales approach
Confident communicator with experience presenting to decision-makers
Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven
Passionate about apprenticeships and making a difference
Proficient in MS Office
CRM experience a plus
Willingness to travel nationally with a business-insured vehicle
What we offer:
20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme
3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives
Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
Uncapped Commission
Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues’