Account Executive

Account Executive

Department:
Employer Engagement

Salary: £29,834 to £32,529 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC
2373 | Closing Date:
Sunday 29th March 2026

Barnsley College has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and motivated Account Executive to join our Employer Engagement team. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual who thrives in a sales driven environment and enjoys building strong relationships with employers across SME, Corporate and Public Sector organisations.

As an Account Executive, you will play a key role in generating sales leads, securing new business and supporting employers through high quality advice and tailored training solutions. You will work collaboratively with internal teams to promote apprenticeships, bespoke training programmes and wider commercial services, ensuring our offer continues to meet employer needs and supports the College’s income targets.

You will be instrumental in managing and growing apprenticeship cohorts, particularly within digital apprenticeship provision and will support employers to maximise training opportunities for their workforce. This is a dynamic role involving telemarketing, employer meetings, networking events, presentations and cross department collaboration.

If you are confident, target driven and passionate about helping businesses access high quality training and workforce development solutions, we would love to hear from you.

You will be confident working in a fast paced, sales focused environment and comfortable engaging with employers at all levels. You will bring excellent communication skills, strong customer service experience and the ability to build positive, productive relationships that generate repeat business.

You should be self motivated, persuasive and able to spot opportunities for growth, while also being organised and capable of managing your own caseload effectively. You will be confident using ICT systems, able to analyse information and produce clear reports, and have the resilience and drive needed to meet targets and deadlines.

A positive, professional and proactive approach is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments to support the College’s wider employer engagement activity.

• Level 3 qualification or relevant industry experience
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) (Or willingness to work towards)
• At least 2 years work experience in an environment where there is direct contact with employers in a sales environment
• Experience in sales and telemarketing activity
• Experience of working with B2B customers at SME, Corporate & Public Sector levels
• Evidence of working to and achieving sales targets

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of Youat Work
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounted schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of…