Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships

Location: Home/Field based

Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 + Bonus

Type: Full‑time, Permanent

• The successful Business Development Manager will have proven experience of developing new business with SMEs and Levy employers for Apprenticeship starts.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the desire and drive to succeed.
• Strong CV that shows longevity as a BDM within the apprenticeship arena.
• Strong understanding of Apprenticeships funding criteria and Levy spending.
• Proven experience of generating own employer leads, negotiating/winning, and closing new business.
• Experience of working towards and achieving targets.
• Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle.
• Must be flexible with travel (as and when required).

• Proactively identify and engage with businesses, to promote our client’s offering of Apprenticeship qualifications.
• Work in a consultative way to create new business and develop existing business relationships.
• Work towards and achieve targets linked to growth and revenue.
• Attend meetings with decision makers to discuss their training and recruitment needs.
• Give advice and support to employers regarding the Apprenticeship Levy and future funding reforms.
• Undertake Organisational Needs Analysis and design/develop training plans to meet employer’s needs.
• Keep up to date with competitor’s strengths and weaknesses, evaluating the market and scoping out new opportunities.
• Report sales data and forecasts on a regular basis and meet month‑end sales deadlines.
• Cross‑sell other products, seizing all opportunities to offer clients a well‑rounded service.