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Business Development Executive - Accountancy Training

Reed Business School

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
£35,000 – £40,000 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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the posting

Reed Learning is a market leading centre for all levels of CIPD professional qualifications, delivering HR/L&D apprenticeships and in-company soft skills training.

We hope that, like us, you’ll feel proud to be part of a team that inspires, supports and develops HR and L&D professionals with the skills they need to enhance their careers.

Pay Range

£35k - £40k basic salary (depending on experience) + uncapped commission

Job Description

Role: Business Development Executive - Accountancy Training

  • Location: Reed Business School, Little Compton
  • Contract: Full-time, permanent
  • Working pattern: Hybrid

We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to grow our accountancy training and apprenticeship offering through new business development and strong employer relationships.

This is a varied sales role with a strong focus on winning new business . You’ll research potential customers, identify decision-makers and develop your own approach to creating opportunities, alongside managing existing accounts and responding to inbound enquiries.

You don’t need previous accountancy or apprenticeship experience. We’re looking for someone with strong B2B sales skills who can demonstrate how they’ve created and converted new opportunities.

What you’ll do

  • Generate and develop new B2B opportunities
  • Research markets, prospective customers and decision-makers
  • Manage opportunities through the full sales process
  • Build relationships with existing customers and identify growth opportunities
  • Follow up and convert inbound enquiries
  • Use phone, email, social media, networking and meetings to engage customers
  • Work with marketing on targeted lead-generation activity
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM records

What we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Proven B2B sales or business development experience
  • Experience generating new business and achieving sales targets
  • Confidence engaging and influencing decision-makers
  • A consultative, relationship-led sales approach
  • Initiative and the ability to develop your own prospecting approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Desirable:

  • Experience in apprenticeships, learning and development, professional training or employer engagement
  • Knowledge of the accountancy training market

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than simply following an established sales process , with scope to help shape how we approach and win new business.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you - Apply Today!

We’re always on the lookout for people who want to make a difference and are passionate about helping others progress their careers.

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