Business Development Manager

Dovetail and Slate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a proactive employer liaison to promote training programmes and apprenticeships, building strong relationships with employers and securing learner placements across a range of programmes.

In this target-driven role, you will generate leads, tailor training solutions, use CRM systems and databases, and work independently in the UK. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, with full rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a target-driven environment.
• Available to start quickly.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases and CRM systems.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads for training programmes, apprenticeships, and bespoke workplace learning solutions.
• Build relationships with employers to promote and sell training options.
• Identify business development prospects, including tailored training solutions.
• Assist employers with recruiting apprentices and navigating workplace learning processes.
• Conduct recruitment activities for young learners and support their placement.
• Regularly update employer databases for reporting and compliance.

Skills

Target-driven experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent working

UK work rights

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Databases

Job description

Role Purpose

Build and maintain relationships with employers to promote training programmes and apprenticeships. Meet measurable targets by securing new business opportunities and learner placements. Identify and capitalise on additional business development opportunities during employer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads for training programmes, apprenticeships, and bespoke workplace learning solutions.
• Build relationships with employers to promote and sell training options, ensuring opportunities for both upskilling staff and recruiting learners.
• Identify business development prospects, including tailored training solutions for employer needs.
• Assist employers with recruiting apprentices and navigating processes for workplace learning programmes.
• Conduct recruitment activities for young learners, supporting their placement into suitable roles.
• Regularly update and maintain employer databases for accurate reporting and compliance purposes.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a target-driven environment
• Available to start quickly
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and CRM systems
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Full rights to work within the UK

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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