This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We’re expanding our commercial team and seeking a driven, experienced sales professional with apprenticeship knowledge to join us as a Business Development Manager. 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. You’ll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, generating apprenticeship starts, and supporting our ambitious growth across your region. 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
See clients in person to sell apprenticeship opportunities and nurture existing relationships
Requirements:
Proven success in apprenticeship sales, ideally in Care
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:
25 days annual leave increasing with length of service and 8 bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Incredible commission
Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives
Recognition and long service awards
Perkbox – a suite of discounts, lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
3% matched Employer Pension contribution
In person team meetings and 1:1s
Enhanced Maternity leave after 2 years of service
Income protection and Life Assurance
Recommend a colleague incentive schemes, where you can benefit £500 for referring great people to work with us
CPD and training opportunities
4pm Friday finish with flexible working opportunities available
Flexible and supportive team and with a great culture
Employee Assistance Programme, with a dedicated People Team to support all colleagues