Business Development Manager

Job Description:

• Coventry - UK-wide role
  (Candidates must be able to commute to the Coventry office every Wednesday)
• 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
• £35,000 – £40,000 basic (depending on experience)
• OTE £12,000 commission uncapped.

Introduction

We are working with a expanding and well-established training and education provider that delivers funded training, apprenticeships and Learning & Development solutions to organisations across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support the national expansion of their Training and L&D portfolio.

This role is suited to a commercially driven professional with experience selling services rather than products, who enjoys mapping markets, building networks and developing trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Map target sectors, regions and employer profiles across the UK to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Proactively network with employers, partners and key stakeholders to build a strong and sustainable sales pipeline
• Build and maintain strong rapport with decision-makers, positioning the business as a trusted Learning & Development partner
• Introduce employers to funded training, apprenticeships and L&D services, clearly communicating value and commercial benefit
• Promote new and existing services using the most effective communication channels for each audience
• Manage and develop client accounts, identifying opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Undertake partnership development activity, collaborating with external organisations to support growth objectives
• Work closely with internal delivery, compliance and operational teams to ensure a seamless client experience
• Represent the business professionally, in line with company values, policies and commercial strategy
• Contribute to the achievement of individual and team revenue targets aligned with wider business growth plans

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, recruitment, or service-based sales (B2B)
• Demonstrable ability to map markets, network effectively and build strong client rapport
• Experience selling services or solutions, not physical products
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Self-motivated and results-driven, comfortable working autonomously within a hybrid model
• Willing and able to attend the Coventry office on a weekly basis (Wednesdays)
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary (DOE)
• £12,000 OTE commission structure uncapped
• Hybrid working model
• UK-wide remit with autonomy and flexibility
• Opportunity to join a growing, values-led organisation
• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to scale