Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships and Bootcamps

University Academy 92 (UA92); Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance apprenticeship and bootcamp provisions. The role involves securing employer partnerships, managing sales cycles, and achieving revenue targets. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment, aligned with the institution's values.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a sales or business development role, ideally in education or training.
• Experience of working to and exceeding KPIs and revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new employer partnerships for apprenticeships and bootcamps.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager Apprenticeships and Bootcamps
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, with performance-related incentives

At UA92, we re rewriting the rules of higher education. Through career-focused degrees, apprenticeships and skills bootcamps, we re preparing students for the world of work.

We re growing and we need a results-driven Business Development Manager to take our apprenticeships and bootcamps provision to the next level. This is a high-impact sales role, where you ll combine relationship-building with a sharp commercial mindset to deliver growth, hit KPIs, and drive revenue.

What You ll Do

• Identify, engage and secure new employer partnerships for apprenticeships and bootcamps.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, hitting ambitious revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales pitches, proposals, and presentations.
• Monitor and report on performance against KPIs, providing insights and forecasts.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across UA92 to shape provision that meets employer and learner needs.

What We re Looking For

• Proven track record in a sales or business development role, ideally in education, training, or recruitment.
• Experience of working to and exceeding KPIs and revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised, with the drive to manage multiple opportunities and deliver results.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and able to turn opportunities into outcomes.

Why Join Us at UA92

• Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing institution that s changing the face of education.
• Play a pivotal role in expanding apprenticeships and bootcamps that change lives and open doors.
• Work in a supportive, innovative environment where success is recognised and rewarded.
• Join a team that s brave, bold, inclusive and caring the UA92 values at our core.
• At UA92, we care about people, we re inclusive, and we re brave and bold, and we re looking for someone who shares our values and thrives in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at UA92

UA92 is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, and we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process.

Please note this role cannot offer sponsorship

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