BMC Software Sales Academy

<p><strong>BMC Software Sales Academy</strong></p> <p>If you want to learn life-long skills that will equip you for jobs of the future, the Software Sales Academy is for you. This academy is a great way to get industry-recognised training before entering the workplace or changing career.</p> <p><strong>Training</strong></p> <p>The Software Sales Assured Skills Academy is an intensive eight-week training course providing practical knowledge and real-world experience required to work in the sector. </p> <p>All candidates will complete training relevant for the job role of a Sales Development Representative (SDR) that includes:</p> <ul> <li>customer understanding </li> <li>value buyers </li> <li>sales funnel</li> <li>prospecting</li> <li>outbound and pipeline execution</li> <li>sales methodology and processes</li> <li>problem solving and simulation for employer readiness</li> </ul> <p><strong>Company information</strong></p> <p>The supporting companies for the academy are:</p> <ul> <li>First Derivatives (An Epam Company)</li> <li>Everway</li> <li>ComplyFirst</li> <li>Version 1</li> <li>Analytic Engines</li> <li>Cloudsmith</li> <li>SciLeads</li> <li>Workplus</li> </ul> <p>Those who successfully finish Assured Skills Academies are guaranteed a job interview with participating companies. Offers of employment will be at the discretion of the companies following the interview. </p> <p>Applicants should note that the job roles available are not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship.</p> <p><strong>Training allowance</strong></p> <p>Those taking part in the academy will receive a weekly training allowance of £185 for the length of the academy, as well as help towards travel and childcare expenses where people qualify.</p> <p><strong>Key dates</strong></p> <p><strong>Information session and interview dates</strong></p> <p>Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) will invite eligible applicants to an information session and interview towards the end of June 2026.</p> <p><strong>Training dates</strong></p> <p>Training will take place from Monday 3 August to Friday 25 September 2026 at BMC's E3 campus and will be classroom based. </p> <p>Training hours are from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm every weekday.</p> <p>Successful applicants must be available for the whole training period. </p> <p><strong>Who can apply</strong></p> <p>Applicants must:</p> <ul> <li>be at least 18 years old</li> <li>have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application</li> <li>not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>strong communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly </li> <li>self-driven and resilient and motivated by targets </li> <li>organised with a disciplined approach to managing activity </li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>degree in business or engineering or IT or a related field </li> <li>experience in a customer-facing role </li> <li>interest in the technology or software sector </li> <li>Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the essential criteria and are particularly welcome from people returning to work after caring for their children or other family members.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Apply online, via clicking the <strong>apply </strong>icon.</p> <p><strong>Closing date</strong></p> <p>Completed applications must be received by <strong>noon (UK time) on Friday 12 June 2026.</strong></p> <p><strong>Living outside Northern Ireland</strong></p> <p>If you live outside Northern Ireland, by accepting an offer of a place on this pre-employment training academy, you are committing to attending training and pursuing a job opportunity in Northern Ireland.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BYYZSi1VQS%2b5ooWTybM%2bW1lCTO41uX%2fTb" width="0" height="0" />