Help Raise Competence Across the UK Construction Industry
Skills Solutions Group is a fast-growing construction training and assessment provider, delivering nationally recognised NVQs and specialist training to contractors and commercial organisations across the UK.
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager – Construction NVQs & Training to join our growing team.
Location: Hybrid / Sheffield
Salary: Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands both the construction industry and vocational qualifications, has a successful background in sales and enjoys building long-term client relationships.
The Role
You will be responsible for generating new business by promoting our onsite NVQ assessment programmes and wider construction training portfolio to commercial organisations throughout the UK.
Working with senior decision-makers, you will demonstrate how Skills Solutions Group can help organisations improve workforce competence, remain compliant, access available funding and invest in the development of their people.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities across the construction and built environment sectors.
- Promote and sell Level 2–7 Construction NVQs and associated training programmes.
- Build relationships with Managing Directors, Operations Directors, Commercial Directors, HR Managers,
- Training Managers and Learning & Development teams.
- Develop your own sales pipeline through networking, referrals, LinkedIn, outbound campaigns and industry events.
- Prepare quotations and client proposals.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline using our CRM system.
- Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
- Work closely with our Operations and Assessment teams to provide an excellent customer experience.
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional training and compliance services.
Essential Requirements
We are looking for someone who can confidently discuss vocational qualifications with clients and recommend appropriate learning pathways.
You will have:
- A strong understanding of Construction NVQs, qualification structures and learner pathways.
- Experience selling NVQs, construction training or workforce development solutions.
- A solid understanding of the construction industry and its workforce.
- Proven B2B sales and business development experience.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- The ability to build long-term relationships with senior decision-makers.
- A proactive, target-driven and self-motivated approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of CITB grants and funding.
- An existing network within the construction sector.
- Experience working with construction organisations.
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive basic salary.
- Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Hybrid working.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Support from a friendly and successful team where people are valued.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding business.
Why Join Skills Solutions Group?
At Skills Solutions Group, we’re passionate about improving competence across the UK construction industry.
Our practical, site-based approach enables operatives to achieve nationally recognised qualifications with minimal disruption, helping employers demonstrate competence, improve compliance and maximise available funding.
With a nationwide assessor network, a strong industry reputation and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is an exciting time to join the team.
If you have a strong understanding of Construction NVQs, a passion for business development and the drive to build lasting client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV to Lisa@skillssolutionsgroup.co.uk
