Strategic B2B Growth Lead – Derby (Apprenticeships)

LJ Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy and responsibility

Long-term employer relationships

Derby-based role

Travel opportunities

Growing organisation

Job summary

LJ Recruitment in Derby is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new employer partnerships, promoting apprenticeship and training programmes across Derby and surrounding areas. You will manage the full sales cycle, build relationships with key decision-makers, and work with employers to tailor training solutions.

Regular travel to employer sites is required; the role offers autonomy and potential for strong earnings through a £30,000 base with £24,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• A proactive approach to identifying and converting new opportunities.
• Confidence engaging with decision-makers at different levels.
• Experience working towards commercial targets and managing a sales pipeline.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence using CRM systems and maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams.
• A willingness to travel regularly to employer sites and local networking events.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, vocational training or workforce development would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new employer partnerships and promote apprenticeship solutions.
• Increase the organisation's presence across Derby and surrounding area.
• Develop relationships with business owners, senior managers and decision-makers.
• Arrange and attend face-to-face client meetings and presentations.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and activity records through CRM.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding for learners and employers.
• Meet commercial targets and KPIs and provide regular pipeline updates.

Skills

Business development

Sales cycle management

CRM experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Account management

Job description

LJ Recruitment in Derby is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new employer partnerships, promoting apprenticeship and training programmes across Derby and surrounding areas. You will manage the full sales cycle, build relationships with key decision-makers, and work with employers to tailor training solutions.

Regular travel to employer sites is required; the role offers autonomy and potential for strong earnings through a £30,000 base with £24,000