Business Development Lead, Training & Partnerships (Home-Based)

Acorn Training Ltd; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

CPD workshops

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer day

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Acorn Training Ltd is recruiting a Business Development professional to drive growth across assigned regions from home. You will build strategic partnerships, manage a strong sales pipeline, and collaborate with marketing to promote training programmes.

You will develop opportunities, nurture relationships with employers, and guide prospects through the sales cycle to close and expand contracted work.

Qualifications

• Level 3 customer service, business development, or related qualification required.
• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C) are essential.
• Full driving licence with business-use insurance is essential.
• Desirable: Level 4 management and IOSH safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and success of Acorn Training's contracts in allocated region.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers and partners.
• Represent in key forums and manage new business opportunities.
• Develop local connections to secure support and profitability.
• Promote services and training programmes to grow revenue.
• Collaborate with marketing to run campaigns and pipelines.
• Manage pipeline, lead generation, meetings, and closes.
• Use CRM and systems for daily forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure smooth handover from sale to onboarding to delivery.
• Attend regional networking events and exhibitions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship building

Data analysis

Project management

Time management

Adaptability

CRM software

Sales capabilities

Education

Level 3 Customer service, business development, sales management, or equivalent qualification

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C)

Level 4 Management qualification (desirable)

IOSH Health and Safety qualification (desirable)

Job description

Acorn Training Ltd is recruiting a Business Development professional to drive growth across assigned regions from home. You will build strategic partnerships, manage a strong sales pipeline, and collaborate with marketing to promote training programmes.

You will develop opportunities, nurture relationships with employers, and guide prospects through the sales cycle to close and expand contracted work.