MetaGedu Apprenticeships
Sales Development Representative

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At MetaGedu Apprenticeships, we do things differently, delivering a tailored solution that allows you to meet the challenges of recruiting, upskilling, and developing the right talent for your business needs.
About the Role:
We are looking for a driven and ambitious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help grow our employer network and create new apprenticeship opportunities.
Please Note: This role will be fully based On-site in Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
- Identify and engage employers who could benefit from apprenticeship programmes.
- Qualify leads and book meetings for the Business Development team.
- Understand employer challenges around recruitment, upskilling, and workforce development.
- Promote MetaGedu’s apprenticeship solutions tailored to employer needs.
- Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate pipeline activity.
- Work collaboratively with marketing and operations to improve lead generation strategies.
- Consistently achieve KPIs for outreach, meetings booked, and opportunities created.
- Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, levy changes, and market trends.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Essential Skills & Experience:
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A confident, proactive, and resilient attitude.
- Strong ambition to build a career in sales or business development.
- Comfortable speaking to senior decision-makers.
- Organised, self-motivated, and target-oriented.
- Previous B2B sales or recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Passion for education, apprenticeships, and workforce development.
What we offer
- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission.
- Full sales training and ongoing coaching.
- Clear progression into Business Development Manager / Account Manager roles.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing apprenticeship provider.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Career development within the education and skills sector.
This is a chance to be part of a team with big plans for the sector, backed by a global education group, and driven by a mission to transform lives through meaningful apprenticeships. If you’re ready to make your next move, we want to hear from you.


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MetaGedu Apprenticeships Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS), Social Media Checks (Education), and any other checks deemed relevant to the role. Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://metagedu.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Safeguarding-Policy.pdf, and data protection policy https://metagedu.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Data-Protection-Retention-Policy.pdf
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, and religions/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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