Business Development Manager - Training & Partnerships

Acorn Training Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (home-based / hybrid)

Pension scheme

Training & CPD

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer day

Job summary

Acorn Training Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in business and digital skills. This full-time, home-based role reports to Jill Sheffield and manages regional contracts, building partnerships and leading sales activities to achieve revenue targets.

You will promote training services, maintain a robust pipeline, and collaborate with marketing to run campaigns while using CRM to forecast and report progress. A driving licence is essential for regional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of business development experience and apprenticeship sales targets.
• Experience in private training or education sector.
• Experience in developing partnerships with education providers.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote Acorn Training's services and programmes.
• Develop partnerships with employers and stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and manage lead generation.
• Use CRM to document progress, meetings, and forecasting.
• Ensure smooth transition from sale to onboarding and delivery.
• Attend regional networking events to understand audience needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client-focused

Negotiation

Relationship building

Data analysis

Project management

Time management

Proactive

CRM software

Education

Level 3 Customer service / business development qualification

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Level 4 Management qualification (desirable)

IOSH Health and Safety qualification (desirable)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Acorn Training Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in business and digital skills. This full-time, home-based role reports to Jill Sheffield and manages regional contracts, building partnerships and leading sales activities to achieve revenue targets.

You will promote training services, maintain a robust pipeline, and collaborate with marketing to run campaigns while using CRM to forecast and report progress. A driving licence is essential for regional travel.