Job Title: Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships
Location: Home/Field based
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 + Bonus
Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Essential Criteria
* 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).
The Role
* 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.
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