Business Development Manager – SME Team

KnowledgeBrief; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leadership development organization is seeking a Business Development Manager for their SME team. The role involves uncovering new opportunities through effective communication and targeted outreach strategies, with a competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 plus uncapped commission. Candidates will enjoy remote working with travel to London once per month. This position offers career progression and various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Funded Chartered Management Institute qualification

5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement

Paid company closure over winter holidays

Qualifications

• Proven success in telesales or business development is essential.
• Experience in selling apprenticeships and training is desirable.
• Confident and effective communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Uncover new opportunities within the SME market.
• Build rapport with senior stakeholders.
• Leverage outreach strategies including cold calls and emails.

Skills

Proven success in telesales or business development

Target-focused and driven

Confident communicator

Customer-focused mindset

Self-motivated and adaptable

Job description

Business Development Manager – SME Team

KnowledgeBrief

• Start Date: We are hiring for multiple vacancies due to high growth. Successful candidates can start in January 2026 (with some November / early December starts available).
• Full-time, Remote/Hybrid - We operate on a home-working model, but the candidate must be able to travel to London once per month within a 2.5-hour commute.
• Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience. (At this stage, the higher end of the salary banding will be considered for candidates with considerable experience selling within the apprenticeship or training sector).
• Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met.
• Travel: Monthly travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full.

Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management?

Want to help redefine how Leadership professionals learn, lead, and succeed across the UK?

At KnowledgeBrief, we partner with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence-based learning. Apprenticeships are at the heart of our delivery, providing high-impact, on-the-job development that upskills leaders, inspires the next generation, and helps businesses embed inclusive, values-driven cultures at scale.

Learn more about our values and vision at www.knowledgebrief.com.

Business Development Manager – What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the SME team, you’ll collaborate with a close-knit group of four experienced Business Development Managers. You’ll proactively uncover new opportunities within the SME market through confident, data-driven market research. The team leverages a range of outreach strategies including cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and marketing initiatives to connect with potential clients and drive meaningful engagement.

Given the dynamic nature of the role, you’ll need to adapt your approach to each client’s unique needs and quickly build rapport with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, directors, and senior managers.

Business Development Manager – What’s On Offer

• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
• Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
• Career progression to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays
• 2 weeks full sick pay per year
• Remote working from home with travel to London required once per month (travel costs reimbursed)

Ideal Candidates Will Showcase Some or All of the Following

• Proven success in telesales or business development (essential)
• Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (desirable, but not essential)
• Target-focused, driven, and motivated by success
• Warm, able to connect with a variety of stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Confident and effective communicator, particularly with senior stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset across diverse industries
• Passion for leadership, learning, and helping others grow
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable
• Organised, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of helping leaders grow, and growing your own career in the process, send us your CV and we will be in touch.

Nathan

People Partner

KnowledgeBrief

KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.