Business Development Manager - Leadership Programmes
£50,000 base annual salary + uncapped commission (£100,000+ realistic OTE)
Hybrid / Remote (UK-wide)
Who We Are
Raise the Bar is one of the UK's leading leadership and management development companies, trusted by global brands to develop leaders at every level. Our flagship programmes - Change Catalyst and Empower: Women in Business- are transformational, high-impact development journeys delivered by world-class experts.
We are looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to join our team and scale these commercial programmes across the UK and internationally.
What You'll Do
If you're driven, disciplined and energised by outbound sales, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a revenue stream with huge earning potential
You will:
* Drive proactive outbound prospecting across HR, Talent, Leadership and ED&I markets
* Build, manage and convert a high-quality pipeline from scratch
* Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, demos, follow-up and close
* Win individual seats, group bookings and corporate cohorts
* Host online programme overviews and taster sessions
* Achieve weekly seat targets (discussed at interview)
* Consistently hit and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets
It's a results-driven growth role for someone who loves building their own success.
What We're Looking For
* 3+ years of proven B2B sales experience (L&D, HR tech, SaaS or professional services ideal)
* Strong track record of hunting and winning new business
* Confident selling to HR Directors, Talent Leads and senior stakeholders
* Comfortable making outbound calls daily and generating pipeline independently
* Skilled at running compelling virtual demos and programme overviews
* Commercially sharp, proactive and persistent
* Ambitious, confident and motivated by high earnings
If you thrive in outbound environments and want a role with real autonomy and impact, you'll excel here.
What You'll Earn
* Base salary: £50,000 per annum
* OTE: £100,000+ (uncapped)
* Commission: Paid per seat sold on each programme, with weekly targets. Full commission structure will be shared at the interview stage.
The Programmes You'll Sell
Change Catalyst
A six-part transformational leadership experience delivered by global experts in high performance, neuroscience, ED&I, commercial leadership and the future of work. Ideal for senior leaders, high-potential managers and progressive organisations.
Empower: Women in Business
A four-part development journey designed to increase confidence, leadership capability and career progression for women. Perfect for women's networks, ED&I strategies and corporate programmes.
Both programmes are high-margin, high-impact and have unlimited seat capacity - giving you a scalable product set with huge demand.
Why Join Raise the Bar
* A unique opportunity to own and scale a commercial revenue line
* High-quality programmes that stand out in the leadership market
* World-class experts and content underpinning your sales story
* A culture built on excellence, integrity and impact
* Full autonomy to create your success - with the reward to match
How to Apply
Upload your CV and a short note explaining why you're right for this high-performance outbound sales role.
Equality & Diversity
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: no support is required with this vacancy