Business Development Manager (West Midlands)
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Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and City & Guilds is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We’re looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager with proven experience in the Further Education (FE) sector to join City & Guilds.
Covering the West Midlands, you’ll drive growth by developing new opportunities and managing key accounts across our portfolio. A typical working week is 4 days out with customers and 1 day home based.
This home-based role but you will need to be based in the West Midlands This role is supplemented by a car allowance as well as a sales incentive plan.
We are wanting to hear from candidates with outstanding business development and account management skills that have demonstrable experience and understanding of the opportunities, challenges and solutions within the Further Education market.
We are holding interviews on Wednesday the 7th of October at our Wakefield office (WF1).
About the role
- Win new business and grow existing FE customers
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Achieve stretching sales targets and protect market share
- Deliver a high-quality customer experience through effective account management
About you
- Strong BDM/account management experience within FE (essential)
- A track record of delivering against sales targets
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Commercial awareness and strong communication skills
What we offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.
You’ll receive an excellent benefits package
- Private healthcare
- Company Pension
- Car allowance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Dental Insurance
- Bonus Scheme
We shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Not necessarily. City & Guilds holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.