Business Development Manager

We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our team in Upminster. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to drive real impact by helping businesses close skills gaps and achieve their goals through our market-leading apprenticeships and short courses.

If you’re a natural at building relationships with senior leaders in HR, L&D, and supply chain, and you have a knack for turning a conversation into a long-term partnership, we want to hear from you.

Key Duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to generate new business and grow existing accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, L&D, and other business leaders to understand their training needs.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and client meetings to contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals, tender responses, and marketing materials.
• Attend events and networking opportunities to promote our courses and build the company’s profile.
• Make outbound sales calls and monitor incoming leads, with a view to converting them into business opportunities.
• Update our CRM system with all client interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct market research to identify new marketing opportunities and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Any reasonable requests from the management team.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• 2-3 years of relevant industry experience, including selling apprenticeships.
• Educated to Upper Secondary level or equivalent.
• Proven track record in business development, preferably in the education or professional services sector.
• Proficient with CRM systems and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid understanding of apprenticeships and how businesses can leverage the Apprenticeship Levy is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, and be.
• Results-driven, with a focus on exceeding targets, and possess a
• Proactive mindset for securing new business opportunities.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work for a well-established company within the Uniserve Group.
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience.