Business Development Manager Work Based Learning Apprenticeships

Business Development Manager Work Based Learning & Apprenticeships

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Due to our ongoing success we are expanding our exceptional team and seeking to appoint a:

Title: Business Development Manager
Job Type: Full time/Permanent
Salary: Up to 40000 benefits

Are you a resultsdriven business developer with a knack for winning new business
Do you have a proven history of generating business and developing existing accounts

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join a topquality Training Provider renowned for delivering Apprenticeships and workbased training to a diverse client base both locally and regionally.

We are eager to accelerate our growth by hiring a Business Development Manager with a proven record of achieving results.

Responsibilities: You will assist with implementing the business s sales strategy identifying and building new business opportunities. Ambitious and driven you will deliver high levels of customer service and leverage your skills and experience to support the achievement of individual and team targets.

As part of the team your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of employer engagement/business development professionals to secure new business opportunities through active engagement with current and new employers (primarily in the North West and Yorkshire) promoting Apprenticeships Study Programmes workbased training programmes and commercial courses.
  
• Conducting highlevel industry research to develop effective sales solutions.
  
• Attending appointments with employers/potential learners to provide current information about programmes and associated funding.
  
• Assessing individual employer requirements to select the most appropriate training solutions for their business needs.
  
• Actively implementing new sales strategies and initiatives.
  
• Staying updated on programmes Government funding and initiatives.
  
• Liaising with various internal departments and personnel.
  
• Using bespoke management information systems to manage and track employer and engagement activities.
  
• Handling sensitive private and confidential information professionally adhering to GDPR legislation.
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates a dynamic approach to business development.
  
• Has a history of generating and implementing innovative business development ideas.
  
• Has a proven track record of meeting challenging sales targets and leading strong sales performance across various programmes.
  
• Is responsible for driving strategic growth and developing our client portfolio of highly satisfied employers stakeholders and learners.
  
• Has experience building and maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of businesses and stakeholders.
  
• Has a history of generating new customer accounts while nurturing relationships with current stakeholders/employers.
  
• Possesses excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail time management and organizational skills.
  
• Has a high level of client focus empathy and understanding and is a team player.
  
• Is adaptable and enjoys working in a fastpaced everchanging environment.
  
• Is dedicated to outstanding customer service and continuous improvement.
  
• Can work effectively with personnel across the organization.
  
• Has excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new software.
  

The successful candidate will be professional motivated and fit seamlessly into our firstclass team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person with the right skills to embark on a rewarding career with one of the largest independent training providers in the country.

We operate throughout the North West of England and other geographical areas so a driving license is essential.

We take a keen interest in the training and development of our staff supporting our team to fulfill their potential. We offer an extensive benefits package too:

Benefits:

Healthcare scheme
Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Holiday Package
Birthday Advantage
Enhanced Sick Pay
Long Service Awards
2pm Friday Finish
Volunteering Opportunities
Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Team Building
Free pension clinics

The Company is morally and legally committed to ensuring the safeguarding of staff and learners. Applicants will be required to complete necessary checks throughout the recruitment process including Disclosure and Barring Service checks upon acceptance of a position to demonstrate this commitment to the highest level.

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination based on age disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

To apply please contact . The closing date for applications is Monday 15th July 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will need to disclose any criminal convictions if selected for an interview.