New Business Development Lead - Leadership & Apprenticeships

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise the Bar, a UK leader in leadership, management and people development, is expanding with a new business sales role focused on opening and growing employer relationships in apprenticeships. You will drive consultative, insight-led conversations to shape solutions and build a targeted pipeline that delivers long‑term value for clients and growth for the business.

You’ll lead high‑impact conversations with senior stakeholders, position programmes within a broader development strategy, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a business development or new business sales role within the apprenticeship sector.
• Ability to sell value through a consultative, solution-focused approach.
• Confidence to do outbound sales and open doors with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a new business pipeline targeting organisations investing in leadership and people development.
• Lead consultative sales conversations with senior stakeholders to understand challenges and priorities.
• Position apprenticeship programmes as part of a broader, outcome-led development solution.
• Convert opportunities into high-quality, sustainable client partnerships.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals aligned to client goals and budgets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to leverage campaigns, content and brand reach.
• Work cross-functionally with Client Solutions, Operations and L&D for a seamless journey.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data to support forecasting and performance tracking.
• Stay ahead of market trends and employer priorities in leadership and people development.
• Drive outbound sales to build revenue streams and grow the business.
• Sell a suite of solutions for in-demand apprenticeships like AI & Automation, PM & Improvement.

Skills

New business sales

Consultative selling

Outbound sales

Relationship building

Job description

Raise the Bar, a UK leader in leadership, management and people development, is expanding with a new business sales role focused on opening and growing employer relationships in apprenticeships. You will drive consultative, insight-led conversations to shape solutions and build a targeted pipeline that delivers long‑term value for clients and growth for the business.

You’ll lead high‑impact conversations with senior stakeholders, position programmes within a broader development strategy, and