Account Executive
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,834 to £32,529 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2373 |
Summary
Account Executive
Department: Employer Engagement
Salary: £29,834 to 32,529 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2373 | Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
The Opportunity
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.
About 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.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• 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
Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: Employer Engagement
Salary: £29,834 to 32,529 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2373 | Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
The Opportunity
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.
About 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.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• 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
Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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