Senior Business Development Manager

National Skills Agency; Willenhall; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking training provider is seeking a Senior Executive to develop lasting partnerships with employers and promote high-quality apprenticeships. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in training provider sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage at senior levels. Join a supportive team striving for long-term impact in education across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in apprenticeship or training provider sales.
• Confident communicator able to engage at senior level.
• Demonstrated sales history with examples of success.

Responsibilities

• Secure new employer partnerships and drive high-quality apprenticeships.
• Build lasting relationships with key employer contacts.
• Promote funded training solutions confidently.
• Support employers to understand apprenticeships.
• Track activity and progress accurately through CRM.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams for exceptional experiences.

Skills

Employer engagement

Sales experience

Consultative communication

Relationship building

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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