Senior Business Development Manager

We are currently hiring both Business Development Managers and Senior Business Development Managers across the UK. These high impact roles are ideal for proven B2B sales professionals with experience in the education, apprenticeships, or skills training sector, who thrive on developing funded opportunities and building strategic partnerships.

We’re open to candidates from a range of locations nationwide, as these roles are not limited to one specific region.

Althaus Digital is a leading provider of digital apprenticeships, helping businesses build the next generation of tech talent. As we continue our exciting growth journey, we’re looking for experienced and driven Business Development Managers and Senior Business Development Managers to play key roles in our expansion across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, strategic sales professional with a strong background in business development within the training, apprenticeships, or education sector. You’ll be instrumental in securing new employer partnerships, shaping solutions to meet digital skills needs, and influencing our wider sales strategy. If you’re passionate about digital transformation and want to help bridge the skills gap across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be a confident and strategic operator with excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the Apprenticeship Levy and government-funded skills training. Working with SMEs and large employers alike, you’ll develop high value partnerships while leading business development initiatives across your region.

As a self-motivated and target-driven individual, you’ll bring energy, insight, and a strong commercial acumen to everything you do – from initial outreach through to relationship management and contract negotiation.

• You’ll lead funded growth by identifying, generating and converting new business opportunities across our apprenticeships provision.
• You’ll present and negotiate by delivering compelling presentations and proposals, and negotiating terms with clients to secure long-term, high-impact partnerships.
• You’ll influence strategy by feeding market insights back to our leadership team, helping shape new training offers and business development initiatives.
• You’ll conduct in-depth training needs analysis with key clients, aligning our digital learning solutions to real business needs.
• You’ll represent Althaus externally by attending and speaking at events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand our brand presence.
• You’ll collaborate internally with our talent and curriculum teams to ensure a seamless experience for both learners and employers.
• You’ll model the Althaus values: ‘Taking Ownership’, ‘Unlocking Potential’, ‘Embracing the Future’, and ‘Bridging the Digital Divide’.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a business development or B2B sales role, ideally within apprenticeships, further education, or digital training.
• Proven track record of identifying, attracting, and closing high-value client partnerships, with demonstrable results against sales targets.
• Strong understanding of Apprenticeship Levy funding, government-funded skills programmes, and the wider training and education landscape.
• Confident in consultative selling and creating tailored client solutions.
• Experienced in using CRM systems (preferably Hub Spot), Microsoft Office, and modern sales and marketing tools.
• High personal integrity, professional conduct, and a learner/employer-first mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance. Travel across the West Midlands and occasional visits to our Derby HQ will be required.
• Experience working in a digital or technology-focused training environment.
• Established network of employer contacts within the West Midlands region.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Your birthday off
• Full office shutdown over the festive period
• Flexible working options
• Continuous investment in your professional development
• Team building days and social events
• Internal…