Our client is a respected and forward-thinking training provider that’s investing in people, innovation, and regional growth. They’re building dynamic sales teams across the country to strengthen employer partnerships and drive the expansion of their Finance, Digital, Leadership, and Professional Services apprenticeship offer.

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the heart of that growth developing employer relationships, promoting new training models, and creating opportunities that make a real difference to workforce development.

If you’re ambitious, passionate about apprenticeships, and ready for a role where you can have real impact, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with employers, building trusted partnerships that align apprenticeship solutions to workforce needs.
• Generate new business opportunities and secure multi-year deals that enable scalable cohort delivery models.
• Promote our client’s apprenticeship and commercial training portfolio, positioning it as an industry-leading solution for workforce development.
• Deliver engaging, persuasive pitches and presentations that showcase the impact and value of apprenticeship programmes.
• Work collaboratively with internal delivery and curriculum teams to ensure a seamless learner and employer experience.
• Cross-sell wider education and training solutions to support employer development strategies.
• Represent our client at regional networking events, forums, and industry panels to raise brand awareness and generate new opportunities.
• Consistently identify, convert, and close opportunities in line with KPIs and growth targets.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven track record of success in business development or sales within apprenticeships, training, or education.
• Strong communication and consultative selling skills, with the ability to engage and influence C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• A strategic, self-starting mindset – able to take ownership of your region, build your pipeline, and convert leads into lasting partnerships.
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven, with a focus on long-term relationship building.
• Thrives on autonomy and is comfortable managing time and priorities effectively.
• Confident delivering professional presentations both in-person and virtually.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across your region.

Desirable:

• Experience promoting Finance, Digital, or Leadership apprenticeship programmes.
• Understanding of levy-paying employers, workforce development planning, and apprenticeship funding structures

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 + commission
• Remote, field-based role with flexibility and regional travel
• The chance to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation with genuine career progression
• Be part of a team that’s passionate about making a difference in education and skills development
• The freedom to shape your region, build a client base, and be rewarded for success

If you’re a driven apprenticeship sales professional ready to take ownership of your region, build lasting partnerships, and play a key role in an ambitious national growth strategy we’d love to hear from you.