Business Development Manager

Damar Training; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Damar Training in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to create new opportunities and grow existing client accounts within the apprenticeship sector. You will shape strategies, engage with employers, and drive revenue growth while delivering high-quality apprenticeship offerings.

This full-time, on-site role based in Manchester requires at least three years in business development, strong strategic sales ability, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in business development, preferably within the apprenticeship or education sector.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans which lead to new business opportunities and existing client growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to identify and secure new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs through effective pipeline management and conversion of leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and employer/student satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Client relationship management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Are you an experienced business developer with the ability to develop new business opportunities and generate existing client growth? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference to individuals and organisations through apprenticeship training?

We’re looking for Business Development Managers who can make a real, positive impact. These roles are pivotal in driving our growth and expanding our apprenticeship offering to new and existing employers.

Join our award-winning team where we're Impactful (delivering apprenticeships that make a real difference), Accountable (empowered to deliver on our commitments), work as One Team (with trust, honesty and integrity), and share a Common Purpose (passionate about helping people achieve their potential).

• Full-time
• Location: For candidates residing in the Northwest, our Manchester office will be your place of work.

Why you'll love this role

• Shape futures: Support organisations to develop new and existing members of their team
• Stay sharp: Work with a provider who is leading the way in business and professional apprenticeship provision
• Grow together: Be part of a team that is committed to driving our ambitious growth plans.

What you'll do:

• Strategic sales: Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to identify and secure new opportunities
• Client engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Revenue growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs through effective pipeline management and conversion of leads.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and employer/student satisfaction.

You're perfect if you have:

• A minimum of three years of experience in business development, preferably within the apprenticeship or education sector
• The ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans which lead to new business opportunities as well as existing client growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships.