Business Development Manager

HIT Training Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to join their team. This remote role involves managing key accounts and building impactful business relationships. You'll identify market opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored training solutions. The compensation includes a starting salary of £27,000 plus uncapped commission, with realistic on-target earnings between £40,000 and £50,000.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Quarterly tax-free bonuses

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses

Healthcare cash plan and dental plan

Access to courses and development plans

Enhanced sick pay and life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within apprenticeships or work-based learning.
• A track record of exceeding targets and driving growth.
• Strong relationship-building skills across various channels.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow key accounts: Drive engagement and business growth with existing clients.
• Identify market gaps and work with prospects to unlock potential.
• Build lasting partnerships: Meet with managers and directors to foster strong relationships.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs.
• Co-create bespoke development plans with internal stakeholders.
• Help secure new business and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Business development experience

Relationship-building skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Remote – with Travel throughout England

Starting salary: £27,000 + uncapped commission (£40,000–£50,000 OTE)

Are you a driven, dynamic professional with a passion for building impactful business relationships?

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team at HIT Training. You’ll be at the heart of our mission: expanding specialist divisions, forging strategic partnerships, and helping businesses unlock the full potential of apprenticeships.

From day one, you’ll take ownership of your own portfolio, manage major accounts, and represent HIT at industry events across the country.

You’ll meet decision-makers from a wide range of sectors and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored training solutions that make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and grow key accounts: Drive engagement and business growth with existing clients.
• Spot new opportunities: Identify market gaps and work with prospects to unlock potential.
• Build lasting partnerships: Meet with managers and directors to foster strong, strategic relationships.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and client needs.
• Collaborate across teams: Co-create bespoke development plans with internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiations: Help secure new business and long‑term partnerships.
• Keep records clean and compliant: Maintain accurate, GDPR‑compliant CRM data.
• Facilitate seamless service: Ensure smooth communication across departments.

About You

• Proven experience in business development within apprenticeships or work‑based learning.
• A track record of exceeding targets and driving growth.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across various channels.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Uncapped commission, with realistic on‑target earnings
• Quarterly tax‑free bonuses when company targets are met
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday
• A holiday buy and sell scheme for up to five additional days
• Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses covered
• A healthcare cash plan, dental plan, hospital fastrack, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access
• Access to courses and personalised development plans to continue advancing your career
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance for added peace of mind

Why Work With HIT Training?

At HIT, our mission is simple: Upskilling Businesses. Changing Lives.

We’re driven by our core values:

• What we do matters: Every day, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
• Everybody matters: Our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
• Our experience matters: We use our knowledge and passion to build a better future.
• Working together matters: Through teamwork and collaboration, we make outstanding happen.
• Our profit matters: When we build success together, everyone wins.

We’re proud to be an employee‑owned company, a Disability Confident Employer, and a Living Wage Employer. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and excellence in training. Join us and be part of a team helping businesses to unlock the power of work based learning.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.