Are you a driven Business Development Manager with a proven track record in sales and employer engagement?
Business Development Manager
Orpington
Salary: £25.54 per hour
Job type: Full-time,37 hours per week
Contract until April 2026
Our client is seeking a results-oriented professional to build strong employer relationships, generate new business, and drive growth across apprenticeships, training, and commercial services.
Why join our client?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of employer engagement, reporting directly to the Director of Employer Engagement and Innovation. You ll enjoy autonomy, recognition, and the chance to shape the future of employer partnerships while achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Key responsibilities:
* Identify and secure new business opportunities with both levy and non-levy organisations
* Manage employer relationships, acting as a single point of contact
* Conduct training needs analyses and match employer needs with tailored solutions
* Present and negotiate business proposals, closing deals to exceed revenue targets
* Collaborate with curriculum and marketing teams to maximise employer engagement opportunities
* Maintain accurate CRM records and deliver regular activity reports
* Analyse labour market trends and advise employers on funding and grant opportunities
About you:
* Minimum Level 3 qualification, ideally in a sales-related subject
* Level 2 English and Maths essential
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car
* Strong understanding of the sales cycle and account management
* Knowledge of government-funded training and commercial FE sector products
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills
* This role is ideal for a confident and ambitious professional eager to take ownership, create new opportunities, and deliver measurable impact.
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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