Business Development Manager (High Value Apprenticeships)

LT Selection; England; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apprenticeship sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to engage with levy-paying employers and promote high-value apprenticeship standards. This remote role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per year plus commission, with opportunities for professional development and the chance to influence impactful training programs.

Benefits

Uncapped commission potential

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Opportunity to influence high-impact training programmes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within the adult education or apprenticeship sector.
• In-depth understanding of levy-paying employers and apprenticeship funding.
• Experience negotiating contracts with large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with large, levy-paying employers.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets of 20+ apprenticeship starts per month.
• Provide detailed sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline data to senior management.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Presentation

Education

Professional qualification in sales, marketing, or business

Job description

Business Development Manager (High Value Apprenticeships)

Remote Business Development Manager (High Value Apprenticeships)

Salary: £ 50,000 per year plus commission

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Flexible with travel across the Midlands region

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Business Development Manager to focus on engaging with levy-paying employers, promoting high-value apprenticeship standards. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the apprenticeship sector, especially regarding levy utilisation, and will excel at building strong, profitable relationships with large organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with large, levy-paying employers to promote and sell high-value apprenticeship standards.

• Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets of 20+ apprenticeship starts per month.

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities, informing tailored sales approaches.

• Act as an account manager for clients, providing exceptional service to ensure repeat business and sustainable partnerships.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to create bespoke promotional materials and campaigns.

• Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences, and client meetings to increase visibility and influence.

• Ensure all engagements align with current apprenticeship funding models and compliance requirements.

• Provide detailed sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline data to senior management.

• Proven track record in business development within the adult education or apprenticeship sector.

• In-depth understanding of levy-paying employers and apprenticeship funding.

• Experience negotiating contracts with large organisations.

• Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, meet targets, and thrive in a results-driven environment.

• Professional qualification in sales, marketing, or business.

• Experience in developing persuasive bids and tenders for large-scale contracts.

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Opportunity to influence and shape high-impact training programmes.