Business Development Manager

The Talent Bridge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Manchester office

Job summary

The Talent Bridge is seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Business Development Manager to sell apprenticeships across business and professional services, with emphasis on legal and accountancy sectors. This role offers a ramp-up period, eight starts per month, and commission from the first start.

You'll have the freedom to work fully remote, hybrid, or in an office, with a Manchester office available for those who prefer office-based collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in apprenticeship sales.
• At least two years' total B2B sales experience.
• Experience working for a training provider or college is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Win new employer clients, selling apprenticeship programmes and turning opportunities into apprenticeship starts.
• Work with delivery and apprentice recruitment teams to grow employer accounts and new business.

Skills

Apprenticeship sales

B2B sales

Education

Experience in training provider or college

Job description

Fed up with unrealistic apprenticeship start targets?

Rubbish commission schemes? Or perhaps no commission at all? College BDMs, we see you!

What about flexibility? Maybe you're fully remote and miss having an office to pop into, or you're expected to be in the office when you'd rather work from home?

Or perhaps you're simply ready for a new challenge or a change of apprenticeship sector?

If any of that resonates, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Apprenticeship Business Development Manager to join a well-established training provider, selling apprenticeships across the business and professional services sectors, with a particular focus on legal and accountancy.

The role comes with an achievable target of eight apprenticeship starts per month following a ramp-up period, commission from your very first start and double commission for exceeding quarterly targets.

You'll also have the freedom to choose how you work, whether that's fully remote, hybrid or office-based, with a vibrant office in central Manchester available for those who enjoy being around a team and live close enough.

About Our Client

Established in 1980, our client is a reputable, Ofsted Good apprenticeship training provider with over 45 years' experience and more than 500 employer partners across the UK.

Their portfolio includes legal and accountancy apprenticeships, alongside other business and professional services programmes. Their clients range from SMEs and law firms to major corporate organisations and government departments.

And this is where the opportunity gets particularly interesting if you've got an interest in law or accountancy. Can you see yourself helping law firms develop their next generation of legal professionals or supporting accountancy practices to upskill their teams? It's a chance to build your expertise in these sectors while doing what you already know how to do: winning apprenticeship business.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a new business sales role. You'll be responsible for winning new employer clients, selling apprenticeship programmes and turning those opportunities into apprenticeship starts.

You'll have the support of experienced delivery and apprentice recruitment teams, so you can focus on bringing in new business and growing your employer accounts.

Who Are We Looking For?

• At least one year's experience in apprenticeship sales. You'll have worked for a training provider or college, with your main responsibility being to win new employer business and sell apprenticeships directly to organisations, with a track record of converting opportunities into starts.
• At least two years' total B2B sales experience, including your apprenticeship sales experience.

Targets & Commission

• Eight apprenticeship starts per month, following an initial ramp-up period
• £50 commission per start, NO threshold, payable from your very first start
• 24 starts per quarter = £1,200 commission, equivalent to £4,800 annually at target
• Double commission (£100 per start) on starts exceeding your quarterly target
• Uncapped commission, with no limit on what you can earn

What's on Offer?

• £35,000-£40,000 basic salary, depending on experience (£35,000 for those with less than two years' apprenticeship sales experience).
• Fully remote, hybrid or office-based working, depending on your preference.
• An established, Ofsted Good training provider with over 45 years' experience delivering training.
• Experienced internal teams supporting sales and delivery.
• The opportunity to develop your expertise in business and professional services apprenticeships.