Business Development Manager

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 ..... full job details .....