Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 4:30pm
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join a growing training and education-focused organisation.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in B2B sales, employer engagement, apprenticeships, or commercial training solutions. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and supporting employers with tailored workforce development and training solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage strong relationships with new and existing employer clients
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, lead generation, LinkedIn engagement, and cold calling
- Promote and sell commercial and government-funded training programmes
- Conduct training needs analysis and recommend tailored workforce development solutions
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline from lead generation through to onboarding and account management
- Support employers with apprenticeship levy utilisation, co-investment, and commercial training options
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and excellent customer experience
- Maintain accurate CRM records and produce sales and performance reports
- Represent the organisation at networking events, careers fairs, and industry conferences
- Achieve monthly sales and performance targets within a KPI-driven environment
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in Business Development, B2B sales, or Employer Engagement
- Background within training, apprenticeships, education, or workforce development sectors
- Experience working in a target-driven sales environment
- Strong relationship-building and account management skills
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, HR teams, and Learning & Development professionals
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
- Comfortable with LinkedIn outreach and proactive business development activity
- Good understanding of sales and marketing principles
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Full-time permanent position
- Business mileage covered
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to develop long-term client partnerships and grow within the business
- Employee benefits package including annual leave, healthcare scheme, retail discounts, and additional recognition incentives
If you are a motivated Business Development professional looking for your next challenge within a growing and rewarding sector, apply now with your updated CV.
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