Senior Business Development Manager

National Skills Agency; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Executive in Birmingham to develop employer partnerships for impactful apprenticeship and training programs. The role involves securing new partnerships, fostering relationships, and confidently promoting training solutions. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in similar roles and a proven track record of success, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in apprenticeship or training provider sales.
• Ability to engage confidently at senior levels.
• Demonstrated sales success and history.

Responsibilities

• Secure new employer partnerships for apprenticeships.
• Build and maintain relationships with employer contacts.
• Promote training solutions and support employers.

Skills

Business development

Employer engagement

Sales communication

Consultative approach

Job description

Overview

THIS IS A REMOTELY BASED ROLE. OUR CLIENT IS IDEALLY LOOKING FOR SOMEONE BASED IN THE MIDLANDS MOVING SOUTH HOWEVER APPLICANTS FURTHER AFIELD WILL BE CONSIDERED. MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN APPRENTICESHIPS OR TRAINING PROVIDER SALES IS ESSENTIAL. Help shape futures

Are you a driven business development professional passionate about creating opportunity and making a difference? Our client is on a mission to equip learners with the skills employers actually need — and they\'re growing fast. They\'re a forward-thinking specialist training provider delivering high-quality, employer-led Apprenticeships across the UK. Whether it\'s in digital, business services or sales they focus on what works - for learners and for employers. You\'ll be joining them at a pivotal stage of growth with the opportunity to genuinely shape their next phase. Join a supportive, quality-driven team that believes in long-term impact, not short-term wins. They are expanding their Employer Engagement Team and are looking for a Senior Executive to lead on developing meaningful, lasting partnerships with employers that result in real apprenticeship and training opportunities.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Secure new employer partnerships and drive high-quality apprenticeships and training
• Build lasting relationships with key employer contacts across a range of sectors
• Promote their range of funded training solutions confidently and consultatively
• Support employers to understand how apprenticeships can solve real workforce challenges
• Accurately track activity and progress through their CRM and reporting tools
• Collaborate with curriculum and delivery teams to ensure exceptional learner and employer experience

Who Are They Looking For

• 3+ years\' experience in apprenticeship or training provider sales, employer engagement, or business development
• Confident, credible communicator able to engage at senior level
• You will need to demonstrate your sales history and give examples of success
• Understands the apprenticeship levy, funding landscape, and FE sector
• Brings energy, organisation, and a consultative approach to every conversation
• Wants to be part of a team that values trust, transparency, and results