Autonomous BDM: Apprenticeships & Skills (Midlands)

S Knights Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby-based Business Development Manager role focusing on Apprenticeships and Skills, covering the East and West Midlands. You will own your pipeline, build employer partnerships, and directly influence growth in the Midlands.

Join a growing training provider offering apprenticeship solutions and workforce development programmes. You will generate new business opportunities, manage the full sales cycle, and work with internal teams to ensure a high-quality client journey.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development within Apprenticeships, Training Providers, or the Skills sector.
• Strong track record of generating leads and winning employer partnerships.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes, workforce development, and employer engagement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales pipeline.
• Strong commercial awareness and KPI-driven mindset.
• Experience working in fast-paced, KPI-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across the Apprenticeships and Skills sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across multiple industries.
• Promote apprenticeship programmes and workforce development solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and account management.
• Identify employer training needs and tailor apprenticeship solutions accordingly.
• Work with internal delivery and learner engagement teams to ensure a high-quality client journey.
• Achieve business development targets, KPIs, and revenue objectives.
• Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, ESFA changes, and sector developments.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and CRM activity records.

Job description

Derby-based Business Development Manager role focusing on Apprenticeships and Skills, covering the East and West Midlands. You will own your pipeline, build employer partnerships, and directly influence growth in the Midlands.

Join a growing training provider offering apprenticeship solutions and workforce development programmes. You will generate new business opportunities, manage the full sales cycle, and work with internal teams to ensure a high-quality client journey.