Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships (Remote)
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th September
Start Date: October / November
Full-time, Remote, must be able to travel to London once per month (within a 2 hour commute)
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annnum, dependent on experience
KnowledgeBrief is a forward-thinking provider of leadership and management apprenticeships, offering exceptional learning experiences through our innovative digital platform, comprehensive training, and engaging learning content. We specialise in delivering top-quality programs and apprenticeships that have a significant impact. Our effective learning tools have enabled us to build a diverse client base spanning industries such as media, financial services, government, retail, and several NHS Trusts, among others. Due to a period of exciting growth, we are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Commercial team.
When you join our commercial team, you become part of a vibrant, motivated, and ambitious group of individuals dedicated to maximizing our potential, driving business growth, and delivering exceptional customer service. We take pride in our philosophy and purpose, which is to inspire leadership at all levels.
Working on new business, the successful candidate will have a proven business development background with experience of working within apprenticeships, further education or recruitment. You will be responsible for growing national apprenticeship starts in line with the KnowledgeBrief growth plan, contributing to the ongoing success of the Commercial team and the company as a whole.
To learn more about KnowledbeBrief and our values, visit our website at www.knowledgebrief.com.
Business Development Manager - What's On Offer?
• Full-time role
• Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with OTE of £9-£12k per year on average.
• Join a bright, inspiring, ambitious, and focused team that’s eager to maximise its potential
• High earning potential with a competitive commission structure
• Creative working culture with the freedom to innovate and contribute directly to the development of the organisation
• Undertake a Chartered Management Institute qualification with the company as part of a strong professional development culture
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; we also shut the office between Christmas and New Year
• Role location: Remote working from home with travel to London required once per month. This will be paid for.
Business Development Manager Responsibilities include:
• Identifying prospects – Utilise various research methods to identify potential new apprenticeship clients.
• Business Development - Generate initial interest by employing cold calling, email campaigns, social media outreach, and other business development strategies.
• Networking – Attend a variety of networking events to identify and cultivate new prospects.
• Client engagement – Lead client meetings, both virtually and in person, to understand their requirements and deliver initial presentations.
• Business proposal – Ensure timely production of business proposals in accordance with internal guidelines.
• Targets - Meet individual monthly Apprenticeship starts targets and support the business in meeting its wider goals
• Apprenticeship Briefings - Conduct briefings for apprenticeship learners and managers
• Account Management - Schedule regular service meetings to provide support to clients and identify additional sales opportunities.
• Prospect Information: Provide timely updates and information on prospects to the Commercial Director.
• CRM Management: Update and manage prospect and customer records in the company's CRM system.
Ideal candidates will be able to showcase some or all of the following requirements:
• Experience working in business development is essential.
• A proven track record in building relationships and booking qualified appointments
• Experience working in/with apprenticeship training providers is highly desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to quickly form connections at all levels
• A customer-orientated attitude with the ability to engage with a wide range of prospects and clients
• Practical skills to deliver independently
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments
• A professional, enthusiastic, organised, and driven approach to your work
If you are interested in becoming part of the KnowledgeBrief Family and would like to be considered for this exciting vacancy, please submit an up-to-date CV, and we will be in touch.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Nathan
HR Advisor
Knowledgebrief
KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.
Location: Anywhere
Posted: Sept. 9, 2024, 9:28 a.m.
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