Remote Business Development Manager - Youth Wellbeing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working including home-based

Pension scheme

CPD workshops

Westfield Health Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Disability confident & inclusive optio

Volunteer day

Employee referral £500

Job summary

Acorn Training Ltd is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive growth of apprenticeship contracts in your allocated region. You will build strategic partnerships with employers, represent the company at key events, and manage new business opportunities from lead to close.

You will maintain a healthy sales pipeline, work with marketing to run campaigns, and ensure a smooth transition from sale to delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in customer service, business development, sales management or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C) as required.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Level 4 Management qualification is desirable.
• IOSH Health and Safety qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote Acorn Training's services and training programmes.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute campaigns.
• Identify and develop relationships with potential employers, partners and stakeholders.
• Prospect to maintain a strong pipeline of learners, employers and referral partners.
• Own your pipeline from lead generation to closing sales.
• Maintain data in CRM and forecast progress daily.
• Ensure smooth handover from sale to onboarding and delivery.
• Attend local networking events to understand audience needs.
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues.
• Contribute to business efficiency with new ideas.
• Achieve KPIs daily, weekly, monthly.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Customer focus

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Project management

Time management

Proactive

Results oriented

Adaptability

Resilience

Lifelong learning

CRM software

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Level 3 qualification (customer service / sales / BD)

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C)

Full driving licence

Level 4 Management qualification

IOSH Health & Safety qualification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Acorn Training Ltd is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive growth of apprenticeship contracts in your allocated region. You will build strategic partnerships with employers, represent the company at key events, and manage new business opportunities from lead to close.

You will maintain a healthy sales pipeline, work with marketing to run campaigns, and ensure a smooth transition from sale to delivery.