Business Development Lead

Aspire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic training provider is seeking a Business Development Lead in North Manchester to combine strategic growth with training delivery. Responsibilities include consultative sales, building client relationships, and delivering training sessions. Ideal candidates are proactive with a strong desire to excel in business development. Competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 plus commission is offered.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Expenses and mileage when travelling to clients

Qualifications

• Experience in training delivery or a strong desire to develop in this area.
• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance (travel is essential).
• You will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships and driving consultative sales across multiple industries.
• Following up on leads, booking and attending meetings, and closing deals.
• Delivering engaging training sessions or learning to do so.

Skills

Proven success in sales or business development

Confidence in client engagement

Ability to work independently

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Permanent job: Business Development with Training Delivery. Salary £30,000 to £35,000 plus commission. North Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3.30pm. Office & client based with free onsite parking plus expenses and mileage when travelling to clients.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a role that blends strategic business development with impactful training delivery?

We’re partnering with a dynamic and growing training provider that supports the education sector and is expanding into the commercial and health sectors. With a strong reputation in training, data protection, consultancy, and security services, they’re looking for a passionate individual to help scale the business nationally while maintaining quality.

This is a great opportunity:

• Brand-New Role: Shape it your way. Bring ideas, implement new processes, and make a real impact.
• Growth-Focused: Join a company on the rise, backed by a visionary leader and a team that thrives on making a difference.
• Client-Facing & Varied: From prospecting and closing deals to delivering training, no two days are the same.
• Supportive Culture: A team that values contribution, collaboration, and client success.

Duties

• Building relationships and driving consultative sales across multiple industries.
• Following up on leads, booking and attending meetings, and closing deals.
• Delivering engaging training sessions (or learning to do so—training can be provided).
• Managing your own diary and travelling nationally to meet clients.

What you need to succeed

• Proven success in sales or business development.
• Confidence in client engagement and relationship building.
• Experience in training delivery—or a strong desire to develop in this area.
• A proactive, enthusiastic mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance (travel is essential).
• Due to the nature of this role you will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and social media check.

If this sounds interesting and you would like to discuss further then please call today or email.

Additional information

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.

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Job Title: Business Development Lead

Company: Aspire

Location: North Manchester