This is a remote position.
Business Development Manager
Location: Hybrid – Home-based and field-based, with 1 day per month in Warwickshire (flexibility considered)
Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE) + Commission – Realistic OTE £47,000 p.a.
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: ASAP or after notice period
LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client. We believe that everyone we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education, skills, and employment sector.
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Are you ready to be part of something bigger than just a job?
This opportunity places you at the heart of a mission-led organisation that is shaping the future of skills, education, and community impact. You'll be joining a passionate team that champions inclusive growth and sees the power of training as a force for long-term change.
This is not just another sales role — it’s a chance to make meaningful connections, support employers to build sustainable workforce solutions, and directly impact people’s lives through high-quality provision. With a clear path for progression, a collaborative culture, and the chance to influence strategy, this is an ideal role for someone who wants purpose, not just commission.
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THE ROLE
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional to join a well-established training provider and drive partnerships that strengthen employer-led workforce development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying employer needs and offering tailored training solutions, particularly apprenticeships and commercial programmes. You’ll be part of a dynamic sales team that values strategy, quality, and collaboration.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop new partnerships with levy-paying employers and introduce the provider’s training portfolio.
* Present tailored L&D solutions using remote and in-person methods.
* Manage accounts and drive performance against agreed learner and revenue targets.
* Provide expert consultancy to employers, linking programmes to workforce development and ROI.
* Contribute to strategic growth planning within the sales team.
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
* Maintain accurate CRM records on client interaction, pipeline, and learner data.
* Represent the organisation at promotional events and forums.
* Ensure all activities align with safeguarding, equality, and company values.
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ABOUT YOU:
* Proven experience in employer engagement, account management or sales within training, apprenticeships or employability sectors.
* Comfortable with complex sales cycles and C-suite level discussions.
* Skilled in consultative selling and understanding business drivers.
* Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and the levy landscape.
* Able to travel across the UK and attend the Warwickshire office weekly.
* Personable, strategic, self-motivated and target-driven.
* Strong values around inclusion, safeguarding and professional development.
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SAFER RECRUITMENT
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and declare any disqualification or restrictions under the Childcare Act (if applicable).