Business Development Manager (High Value Apprenticeships)

TN United Kingdom; Lichfield; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to promote high-value apprenticeship standards. This remote role involves engaging with levy-paying employers, achieving ambitious sales targets, and providing exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development within the apprenticeship sector and excel in building profitable relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary with 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 and forecasts to senior management.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Presentation

Sales

Engagement

Education

Professional qualification in sales, marketing, or business

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21.05.2025

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05.07.2025

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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.

Essential Criteria:

• 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.

Desirable Criteria:

• Professional qualification in sales, marketing, or business.

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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

Requirements
Sales, BDM, Business Development, Engagement, Partnerships