Business Development Manager

Education for Industry Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance their training division. The role involves driving lead generation, fostering key client relationships, and expanding apprenticeship programs. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong business acumen and interpersonal skills. Offering a competitive salary of £40,950.00 to £45,000.00 annually, alongside excellent professional development opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to click 'Apply' before the closing date.

Benefits

Funded Professional Qualifications

Generous and Flexible Leave Options

Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong business development capabilities.
• Experience in leadership and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new commercial training opportunities.
• Build relationships to secure client retention.
• Maintain CRM and deliver performance reports.
• Achieve key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client requests.

Skills

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Sales and Negotiation Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organisation

Time Management

Job description

Division: EFI Training, part of the Education for Industry Group
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: FRA Academy: Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

As a result of acquiring The London College Of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), working with a new organisational structure, and the creation of the Education For Industry Training (EFI) Division, we now have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to support our talent development brand relationships across all industry sectors. The Business Development Manager will be a pivotal role to drive the growth and success of the EFI Training division by generating leads, identifying new business opportunities, growing key partnerships, and expanding our apprenticeship and commercial programme awareness. This position requires a strong blend of commercial acumen, business development and business solution skills and a deep understanding of learning and development and the apprenticeship landscape.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify, drive lead generation, and convert new commercial training opportunities across all industries.
• Build strong relationships to secure client retention.
• Maintain the CRM delivering regular performance reports.
• Deliver KPI targets.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to deliver client requests.

About you

Qualifications: Relevant experience in a similar role
Experience: Business Development, Leadership
Skills: Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Sales and Negotiation Skills, Communication, Analytical Skills, Organisation and Time Management

Why The EFI?

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: Including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

Salary

From £40,950.00 to £45,000.00 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps

Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.

Closing Date

8am on Thursday 11th December

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Friday 19th December in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE or LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

Contact us

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The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.