Business Development Manager

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Bonus/commission potential

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales of HR and CIPD training courses in London. This role focuses on outbound sales, relationship building and converting inquiries into enrolments.

The position offers a salary up to £45,000 with the potential for bonuses or commissions, and a hybrid setup with two days per week in the London office. You will identify opportunities, manage the sales cycle from lead to enrolment and maintain CRM

Formación

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within training/HR.
• Able to generate leads, engage prospects and close sales.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound sales and lead generation.
• Promote HR and CIPD qualifications to individuals and businesses.
• Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to enrolment.
• Build relationships with learners, HR professionals and corporate clients.
• Follow up leads, deliver consultations and maximise conversions.
• Maintain CRM records, pipelines and forecasts.

Conocimientos

Lead generation

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Pipeline management

Herramientas

CRM software

Descripción del empleo

Business Development Manager – HR & CIPD Training

Location: London – 2 days per week in the office

Salary: Up to £45,000 + potential bonus/commission

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow sales of self-funded HR and CIPD professional development courses. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating new business and helping individuals and organisations invest in their professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales, networking and lead generation.
• Promote and sell self-funded HR and CIPD qualifications to individuals and businesses.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry and consultation through to conversion and enrolment.
• Build strong relationships with prospective learners, HR professionals and corporate clients.
• Follow up on leads, deliver engaging course consultations and maximise conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines and forecasts.
• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to wider business growth.

About You

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within training, education, professional qualifications or HR.
• Confident generating leads, engaging prospects and closing sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Target-driven, commercially minded and motivated by achieving results.
• Able to manage a sales pipeline effectively and work independently.
• Knowledge of HR or CIPD qualifications would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to £45,000, with potential bonus or commission.
• Hybrid working, with just two days per week in the London office.
• The opportunity to represent established professional development qualifications.
• A commercially focused role with the opportunity to make a real impact on business growth.

If you’re a driven sales professional looking for your next opportunity within professional training and development, we’d love to hear from you.