Business Development Manager

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Hair sector, primarily office-based with essential external meetings. The role requires driving the pipeline of new starts and facilitating employer partnerships for apprenticeships. Ideal candidates should have proven business development experience and strong communication skills. The position includes a competitive salary with commission potential upon permanent employment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with commission potential

Dynamic work environment

Engage with various sectors

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or B2B sales, ideally within apprenticeships, training, or education.
• Strong understanding of the apprenticeship landscape and funding models.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and secure employer partners to offer apprenticeship placements.
• Act as the key link between businesses and our training provision.
• Complete necessary onboarding documents and assessments.

Skills

Experience in business development or B2B sales

Understanding of the apprenticeship landscape

Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

Proactive and self-motivated approach

Sales-driven mindset

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager (BDM) role focused on the Hair sector and Business Administrator roles, primarily office-based with required external employer meetings. The successful candidate will drive the pipeline of new starts and complete various assessments and onboarding documents.

Job details:

• Job Type: Temp to Perm (Fixed Term)
• Location: Orpington Campus
• Hours per Week: 37 (Note: Lunch breaks are unpaid)
• Contract End Date: 24/07/2026

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and secure employer partners to offer apprenticeship placements and upskill staff.
• Act as the key link between businesses and our training provision, ensuring employers understand the value of apprenticeships.
• Complete Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Training Agreement/Health & Safety assessments, and all necessary onboarding documents.
• Drive the pipeline of new starts.
• Meet employers to discuss and promote apprenticeship programmes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or B2B sales, ideally within apprenticeships, training, or education.
• Strong understanding of the apprenticeship landscape and funding models.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and work to targets within a fixed timeframe.
• Sales-driven with the potential to earn commission once permanent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission potential upon permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful role.
• Engage with a variety of sectors and professionals.

To apply for the Agency Business Development Manager position, please submit your CV.