Business Development Manager

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