Business Development Executive - Birmingham

MetaGedu Apprenticeships; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Sales training

Career progression

Fast-growing company

Collaborative team culture

Education sector focus

Job summary

MetaGedu Apprenticeships in Birmingham is seeking a driven Business Development Executive (BDE) to grow our employer network and create new apprenticeship opportunities. You will identify prospects, engage decision-makers, and qualify leads for the team, while hitting KPIs and expanding our market reach.

This on-site role offers competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and full sales training, with clear progression into senior BD roles within a fast-growing education provider.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident, proactive and resilient attitude.
• Strong ambition to build a career in sales or business development.
• Previous B2B sales or recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Comfortable speaking to senior decision-makers.
• Organised, self-motivated and target-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
• Identify and engage employers who could benefit from apprenticeship programmes.
• Qualify leads and book meetings for the Business Development team.
• Understand employer challenges around recruitment, upskilling, and workforce development.
• Promote MetaGedu’s apprenticeship solutions tailored to employer needs.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate pipeline activity.
• Work collaboratively with marketing and operations to improve lead generation strategies.
• Consistently achieve KPIs for outreach, meetings booked, and opportunities created.
• Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, levy changes, and market trends.

Skills

Outbound calls

Lead generation

CRM & pipeline management

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

At MetaGedu Apprenticeships, we help businesses develop future-ready talent through high-quality apprenticeship programmes across professional services, IT & digital, and finance. Our mission is to bridge the skills gap by connecting employers with ambitious learners and delivering impactful training solutions.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive (BDE) to help grow our employer network and create new apprenticeship opportunities.

About the Role:

Ready to make your next move? We’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive (BDE) to join a high-growth team with big plans for the apprenticeship sector. Backed by a global education group and driven by a mission to transform lives through meaningful apprenticeships, you’ll play a key role in growing our employer network and creating new opportunities. From outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach to networking and relationship building, you’ll identify new prospects, understand their recruitment and workforce challenges, and connect them with tailored apprenticeship solutions. If you’re target-driven, commercially minded, confident, and hungry to succeed, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career while making a real impact. If you’re ready to grow, make an impact and be part of something ambitious, we want to hear from you.

Please note: This role is Fully On-site, based in Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
• Identify and engage employers who could benefit from apprenticeship programmes.
• Qualify leads and book meetings for the Business Development team.
• Understand employer challenges around recruitment, upskilling, and workforce development.
• Promote MetaGedu’s apprenticeship solutions tailored to employer needs.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate pipeline activity.
• Work collaboratively with marketing and operations to improve lead generation strategies.
• Consistently achieve KPIs for outreach, meetings booked, and opportunities created.
• Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, levy changes, and market trends.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A confident, proactive, and resilient attitude.
• Strong ambition to build a career in sales or business development.
• Comfortable speaking to senior decision-makers.
• Organised, self-motivated, and target-oriented.
• Previous B2B sales or recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Passion for education, apprenticeships, and workforce development

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission.
• Full sales training and ongoing coaching.
• Clear progression into Business Development Manager / Account Manager roles.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing apprenticeship provider.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Career development within the education and skills sector.

This is a chance to be part of a team with big plans for the sector, backed by a global education group, and driven by a mission to transform lives through meaningful apprenticeships. If you’re ready to make your next move, we want to hear from you.

MetaGedu Apprenticeships Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS), Social Media Checks (Education), and any other checks deemed relevant to the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, and religions/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.