Job Description
Business Development Manager
KnowledgeBrief
Start Date: We are hiring for multiple vacancies due to continued growth. Successful candidates can start from July 2026.
Location: Full-time, Remote/Hybrid. While the role may be advertised in a specific area, we operate on a home-working model. Candidates must be able to travel to London a minimum of six times per year for operational meet-ups, training days, and company away days. Travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full.
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience. At this stage, the higher end of the salary banding will be considered for candidates with considerable experience selling within the apprenticeship or training sector.
Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met.
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026
Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management?
Want to help redefine how professionals learn, lead, and succeed across the UK?
At KnowledgeBrief, we partner with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence-based learning. Apprenticeships are at the heart of our delivery, providing high-impact, on-the-job development that upskills leaders, inspires the next generation, and helps businesses embed inclusive, values-driven cultures at scale.
Learn more about our values and vision at www.knowledgebrief.com.
Business Development Manager – What You'll Be Doing
We're recruiting multiple Business Development Managers to join our growing sales function. Successful candidates will join either our SME Team or our Enterprise Team, depending on experience, strengths, and business requirements.
In both teams, you'll proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through a combination of market research, prospecting, relationship building, and consultative sales activity. You'll utilise a variety of outreach methods including telephone, email, LinkedIn, networking, and marketing-generated opportunities to engage prospective clients and generate meaningful conversations.
SME Team
Our SME team works with small and medium-sized businesses across a wide range of sectors. This environment is fast-paced and varied, requiring you to quickly understand client needs, build rapport, and guide organisations towards the most appropriate learning solutions.
You'll regularly engage with business owners, directors, senior managers, and other decision-makers, adapting your approach to different industries and organisational structures.
Enterprise Team
Our Enterprise team works with larger levy-paying organisations, often involving longer and more complex sales cycles. Success requires strategic planning, detailed research, and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders across large organisations.
You'll engage with HR Directors, Learning & Development Directors, Chief People Officers, and other senior leaders, helping them identify workforce development solutions that support organisational growth and performance.
Business Development Manager – What's On Offer
• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Remote from home.
• Salary of £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
• Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
• Career progression opportunities, including progression to Senior Business Development Manager
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays
• 2 weeks full sick pay per year
Ideal Candidates Will Showcase Some or All of the Following
• Proven success in telesales, business development, or consultative sales (essential)
• Experience selling apprenticeships, training, learning solutions, or professional services (desirable)
• A target-focused and results-driven mindset
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders
• Confidence communicating with senior decision-makers
• A customer-focused approach across diverse industries and sectors
• Passion for leadership, learning, and helping organisations develop their people
• Self-motivation, resilience, and adaptability
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute Teams call with our People Partner to discuss the role and alignment with the requirements.
Successful candidates will then be invited to interview with the Sales Manager.
Please note that we may begin interviewing before the closing date and reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Ready to Apply?
If you're excited by the opportunity to help organisations develop their people while building a successful career in sales, we'd love to hear from you.
Send us your CV and we'll be in touch.
Nathan Moyler-Black
People Partner
KnowledgeBrief
KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of background.