Business Development Manager – Public Sector Apprenticeships

KnowledgeBriefApprenticeship training

Remote (UK)Full-TimeManager

Salary£35,000–£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience; uncapped commission, payable once the monthly target is achieved

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Job Details

Use a consultative sales approach to understand client needs, recommend appropriate solutions, and achieve commercial results.
Generate sales opportunities independently and meet targets.
Have experience developing business with public sector organisations.
Understand public sector stakeholder structures, decision-making processes, and workforce priorities.
Demonstrate confident communication and presentation skills.
Use research, organisation, and CRM skills to manage a pipeline and follow through on commitments.
Work effectively remotely with self-motivation and resilience while contributing to a collaborative sales team.
Public sector sales experience in apprenticeships, training, or workforce development is highly desirable.
Knowledge of apprenticeship levy funding and experience contributing to public sector tenders or procurement responses are desirable.

Identify and research prospective employers, prioritising opportunities and building a sales pipeline.
Generate new business through telephone calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, and collaboration with Marketing.
Develop relationships with public sector HR, L&D, and workforce development leads, and navigate stakeholder approvals and purchasing processes.
Lead discovery conversations and demonstrate KBPro in the context of each employer’s needs.
Prepare tailored proposals that connect learning to client priorities and progress suitable opportunities to agreed learner starts.
Build employer relationships and identify opportunities for further learning as client needs develop.
Work with clients and colleagues to agree programme fit, manage expectations, and support handovers and learner outcomes.
Represent KnowledgeBrief honestly and explain when a programme may not be the right fit.
Meet monthly apprenticeship start targets, maintain accurate CRM records, and provide pipeline updates and forecasts.

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