Business Development Manager

FPSG; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business and lead sales cycles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in selling training and education solutions and a deep understanding of the apprenticeship levy scheme. This role requires self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and within teams, offering a competitive salary and bonus package.

Qualifications

• Independent sales professional with advanced negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of overachieving sales success.
• Ability to thrive in complex sales situations.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from client sourcing to closing.
• Establish relationships with senior management.
• Lead key projects and initiatives independently.

Skills

New Business prospecting

Networking at senior level

Sales cycle management

Understanding of apprenticeship levy scheme

Selling training solutions

Executive presence and closing skills

Self-motivation and discipline

Team leadership on projects

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

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Business Development Manager Role

To be a successful Business Development Manager for our client, you will have the following necessary requirements:

1. New Business prospecting
2. Experience networking at a senior level (CFO, CEO, CXO, CPO, etc.)
3. Owning the full sales cycle from sourcing a client to closing
4. In-depth understanding of the apprenticeship levy scheme
5. Extensive experience in selling training solutions, eLearning, and/or education software
6. Excellent executive presence and the ability to lead and close complex sales using value propositions
7. Self-motivation, discipline, creativity, and determination to reach goals with minimal management intervention
8. Ability to work remotely from home
9. Capability to work independently and lead teams on key projects and initiatives
10. Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
11. Ability to build relationships with peers and senior management

Additional requirements include:

1. Independent and thoughtful sales professional with advanced negotiation skills
2. Overachieving sales professional who can articulate and quantify successes confidently
3. Driven sales professional motivated by succeeding in challenging, complex sales opportunities

FPSG's client offers a competitive package, including a salary based on experience and a guaranteed bonus for the first three months as you settle in.

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