Remote Business Development Manager SME Team

Business Development Manager - SME Team

Start Date:

July 2026

Full‑time, Remote/Hybrid – While the role is advertised in a specific area, it is remote and we operate on a home‑working model. The candidate must be able to travel to London minimum 6 times per year for operational meet‑ups, training days and company away days. Travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full.

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience. (Higher end considered for candidates with considerable experience selling within the apprenticeship or training sector.)

Commission:
Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met.

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 31st May 2026

As part of the SME team, you’ll collaborate with a close‑knit group of four experienced Business Development Managers. You’ll proactively uncover new opportunities within the SME market through confident, data‑driven market research. The team leverages a range of outreach strategies including cold calls, email, Linked In, and marketing initiatives to connect with potential clients and drive meaningful engagement.

Given the dynamic nature of the role, you’ll need to adapt your approach to each client’s unique needs and quickly build rapport with senior stakeholders, including C‑level executives, directors, and senior managers.

• Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
• Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
• Career progression to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays
• 2 weeks full sick pay per year

• Proven success in telesales or business development (essential)
• Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (desirable, but not essential)
• Target‑focused, driven, and motivated by success
• Warm, able to connect with a variety of stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Confident and effective communicator, particularly with senior stakeholders
• Customer‑focused mindset across diverse industries
• Passion for leadership, learning, and helping others grow
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and adaptable
• Organised, enthusiastic, and goal‑oriented

Knowledge Brief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.