Leeds | Competitive basic salary | New Business Development

The Opportunity

Good at sales? Enjoy winning new clients? Know how to turn a cold prospect into a long-term commercial relationship?

My client is one of the UK’s strongest players in the apprenticeship sector and is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager in Leeds to support the continued growth of its technology apprenticeship provision.

This is a role for someone who wants to get out into the market, build a pipeline and make things happen. You’ll be responsible for identifying new employer opportunities, engaging decision-makers and showing businesses how technology apprenticeships can help them develop the skills they need.

It’s a great opportunity for a commercially minded salesperson to join an established provider with the infrastructure and apprenticeship offer to support employer growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and win new employer accounts across Leeds and the surrounding market.
• Develop a targeted prospect list and create new opportunities through proactive sales activity.
• Engage with business owners, directors, HR teams and technology leaders.
• Understand employer skills requirements and introduce relevant technology apprenticeship standards.
• Generate leads, arrange meetings, deliver sales conversations and convert opportunities into business.
• Build relationships that lead to repeat business and sustainable employer partnerships.
• Manage your sales pipeline, maintain accurate CRM records and forecast performance.
• Work towards agreed sales and apprenticeship-start targets.
• Keep up to date with the technology skills market and opportunities to engage employers.

You’ll have the freedom to develop your territory, backed by an established apprenticeship provider and a portfolio of training solutions designed to meet employer needs.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a self-starter with a genuine appetite for new business.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in B2B sales, business development or recruitment.
• A proven ability to prospect, generate leads and win new clients.
• Confidence engaging with decision-makers and presenting commercial solutions.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• A resilient, target-driven approach and the motivation to deliver results.
• The ability to work independently, manage your time and maintain a healthy pipeline.

Experience in recruitment, technology sales, apprenticeships or professional services would be advantageous.

Above all, we want someone who understands that successful business development comes from consistent activity, good conversations and the ability to convert opportunities into revenue.

Why Join?

• Work for an established provider with a strong position in the UK apprenticeship market.
• Help employers address technology skills gaps through apprenticeship training.
• Develop your own network of employer relationships.
• Join a business with an established training offer and the ability to support employer needs.
• Take on a role where winning new business is the priority.

Interested?

If you’re a Leeds-based B2B salesperson who enjoys the challenge of winning new business and wants to build a career in the apprenticeship market, I’d like to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.