Business Development Executive (Education and Training Sector)

Ecruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new business in the education and training sector. The role involves engaging with clients, managing pipelines, and supporting marketing efforts. Ideal candidates have a background in business development, strong communication skills, and are comfortable in a hybrid working environment. Competitive commission structure and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive commission and performance rewards

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or recruitment, ideally in education or training.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable managing your own pipeline of leads.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities through cold calling and digital outreach.
• Build a pipeline of clients and conduct discovery calls.
• Support marketing campaigns and represent the company at networking events.

Skills

Business development

Telesales

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Tech-savvy

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive (Education and Training Sector) - £15.00 Per Hour + Commission – Leicestershire-based/ Remote/ Hybrid

The Role

Do you have a proven track record in generating new business and building partnerships? Are you confident identifying client needs and presenting tailored solutions that deliver measurable results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As a Business Development Executive at Cubitt Education, you will be at the heart of our growth journey – connecting with organisations, understanding their training needs and helping them unlock the benefits of our accredited leadership and professional development courses.

No two days will be the same. You will spend your time engaging with potential clients across education, care and corporate sectors, identifying opportunities and shaping partnerships that drive real results. You will have the freedom to work flexibly (both full and part-time considered) supported by a small, friendly team that values creativity and initiative.

Join us and use your business development expertise to help more people access high-quality learning that makes a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients including colleges, care organisations, and corporate employers.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand client training needs and match them to our programmes.
• Follow up on leads and enquiries, nurturing relationships from initial contact to conversion.
• Develop and maintain CRM records to track all communications, leads, and conversions.
• Support marketing campaigns by collaborating on targeted outreach lists and follow-up activities.
• Represent Cubitt Education professionally in online and in-person networking events.
• Work with the Managing Director to meet monthly targets and contribute ideas to improve sales strategy.

The Company

Cubitt Education Ltd is a growing training provider specialising in leadership and management, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and CPD courses. We work with colleges, care providers, and corporate organisations across the UK, delivering high-quality, accredited training that supports professional and organisational growth.

The Benefits

• Competitive commission and performance rewards
• Flexible hybrid working (remote or office-based in Leicestershire)
• Ongoing professional development in sales, marketing, and education services
• Supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas are heard and valued
• The chance to make a genuine difference to people’s careers and organisations’ success

The Person

• Experience in business development, telesales, or recruitment (ideally within education or training).
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable managing your own pipeline.
• Tech-savvy, with knowledge of CRMs, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Office.
• Bonus points for experience selling training, apprenticeships, or education services.