Business Development Manager

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Recruitment Specialising in Further Education is pleased to present a role for a Business Development Manager focused on professional development training, including CIPD.

You will generate new business, manage inbound and outbound leads, build relationships with learners and employers, and guide customers through enrolment across B2B and B2C markets, delivering training solutions and growing revenue for a growing provider.

Qualifications

• Experience selling professional development or training courses, ideally CIPD, HR or L&D.
• Sales or recruitment experience within HR, L&D or training.
• Proven experience in sales, business development or recruitment.
• Target-driven with experience working to KPIs and revenue targets.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Commercial, proactive and resilient with a consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to enrolment.
• Convert inbound enquiries and generate new business.
• Build relationships with learners, employers and partners.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and repeat business.
• Recommend the right training solutions based on customer needs.

Skills

Sales experience

HR/L&D knowledge

CIPD familiarity

Lead generation

Negotiation skills

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING / CIPD

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join a growing training provider delivering professional development programmes, including CIPD.

You’ll generate new business, manage inbound and outbound leads, build relationships with learners and employers, and guide customers through the enrolment process across both B2B and B2C markets.

About You

• Experience selling professional development or training courses, ideally CIPD, HR or L&D.
• Sales or recruitment experience within HR, L&D or training will also be considered.
• Proven experience in sales, business development or recruitment.
• Target-driven with experience working to KPIs and revenue targets.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Commercial, proactive and resilient with a consultative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to enrolment.
• Convert inbound enquiries and generate new business.
• Build relationships with learners, employers and partners.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and repeat business.
• Recommend the right training solutions based on customer needs.

A great opportunity to join a growing organisation and build a rewarding career across sales, recruitment and professional development training.