Business Development Manager

Trade Recruit; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education business for trades is looking for a driven Business Development Manager in Peterborough. You will be responsible for enrolling ambitious trade business owners into high-ticket programmes. The role offers a base salary of £40,000 plus potential earnings of £48,000 OTE, along with monthly bonuses, a company car, and other benefits. If you're a motivated closer with a proven track record, this is your chance to join an elite sales force.

Benefits

Company Car / Car Allowance

Private Health & Pension Scheme

World-Class Training & Mentorship

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Access to brand-new HQ and national events

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B or high-ticket sales is essential.
• A track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targets is required.
• Experience in education, events, or construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enroll trade business owners into academy programmes.
• Run discovery calls, consultations, and closing presentations.
• Manage your pipeline proactively using CRM and daily KPIs.

Skills

Proven closer in B2B or high-ticket sales

Strong presentation skills

Objection-handling skills

Confident communicator

Coachable and ambitious

Job description

Join the UK's Fastest-Growing Education Business for Trades and Become a 6-Figure Sales Performer.

Founded in 2020 by BBC Apprentice Winner Joseph Valente, Trade Mastermind is the UK's leading business education and coaching company for the construction industry.

We teach tradespeople how to become businesspeople giving them the tools, systems, and strategies to build 7-figure companies and beyond.

Since launch, we've trained over 5,000 trade business owners, with an average 370 % growth in their first year.

In 2026, we'll open our 20,000 sq. ft. Trade Mastermind University Headquarters in Peterborough the first‑ever university for trades featuring a 300‑person event arena, state‑of‑the‑art podcast studio, and Peterborough's first rooftop bar for our team and our clients.

Now, we're expanding our elite sales division and hiring driven Business Development Managers to sell our flagship 7‑Figure Construction Business Academy the UK's only City & Guilds‑accredited, 3‑year business qualification for trades.

The Role

Reporting to a High‑Performance B2B Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for enrolling ambitious trade business owners into our academy programmes high‑ticket education packages that transform companies nationwide.

Performance Metrics

• Target: 2 sales per week
• Average order value: £10,000
• Equivalent to £80,000 revenue per month per rep
• e.g.: 2 sales per week x 4 (AOV 10,000) = £80,000 x 5% = Bonus £4,000 per month

What You'll Do

• Convert qualified leads from events, marketing campaigns, and inbound enquiries.
• Run high‑impact discovery calls, business consultations, and closing presentations.
• Attend and sell at national Trade Mastermind events.
• Manage your pipeline proactively using CRM and daily KPIs.
• Collaborate with your Sales Manager and team to smash monthly and quarterly targets.
• Represent the Trade Mastermind brand with professionalism, energy, and belief.

What's In It for You

• £40,000 Base + £48,000 OTE (Uncapped)
• Monthly Bonuses & Accelerators for over‑achievement
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Private Health & Pension Scheme
• World‑Class Training & Mentorship directly from CEO Joseph Valente
• Clear Career Pathway to Senior BDM, Team Leader, or Sales Manager
• Hybrid flexibility (Peterborough HQ + remote)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Access to our brand‑new 20,000 sq. ft. HQ and national events

Who You Are

• Proven closer in B2B or high‑ticket sales (education, events, or construction experience a plus)
• Track record of hitting and exceeding monthly revenue targets
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and objection‑handling skills
• Coachable, ambitious, and thrives in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment
• Motivated by personal growth, competition, and financial success

The Bigger Vision

• Achieve a £100 M+ valuation and £10 M+ EBITDA
• Serve 1,000+ trade business owners annually
• Launch the Trade Mastermind University the first of its kind globally
• Build the most powerful sales and coaching organisation in the UK

Joining now means becoming part of an elite sales force at the forefront of a movement transforming the trade industry and earning life‑changing income along the way.

Ready to Sell, Earn and Grow?

If you're a high‑energy closer who wants to earn six figures, work with elite performers, and be part of the fastest‑growing education brand in the UK this is your opportunity