Business Development Manager
CV-LibraryEast MidlandspermanentPosted: 12 June 2026
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Location: Midlands
Salary: £38,000
Employment Type:
About the Client
Simon Acres recruitment is working with an established education and training provider with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes and commercial training solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growth-focused organisation that works closely with employers to develop workforce capability and support long-term business success.
About the Role
This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to drive growth across apprenticeship and commercial training portfolios by developing new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and expanding existing accounts. Working remotely with regular regional travel, you will play a key role in generating revenue, securing new partnerships, and contributing to continued organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive business growth by achieving monthly learner start and commercial performance targets
Build new client relationships and grow existing accounts through proactive business development activity
Identify and develop revenue-generating opportunities across new and existing markets
Research and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategies
Develop and manage a profitable sales pipeline using a variety of lead generation methods including networking, events, cold outreach, social media, webinars, email campaigns, and presentations
Negotiate contracts and delivery programmes to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes
Support the creation and use of marketing collateral including brochures, digital campaigns, website content, and social media activity
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programmes and services meet client and stakeholder requirements
Plan and deliver regional campaigns aligned to commercial objectives and growth targets
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, intermediary organisations, and external stakeholders
Manage existing customer accounts to drive repeat business, cross-selling, and upselling opportunities
Represent the organisation at employer-facing and stakeholder events across agreed geographical regions
Contribute to bids and tenders including costings, proposal content, presentations, and opportunity assessments
Produce regular sales reports, pipeline forecasts, and performance updates
Support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
Requirements / Skills:
Proven experience in business development, account management, or sales
Experience working within apprenticeships, training, education, or commercially focused service environments
Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed performance targets
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness with strong negotiation and influencing abilities
Experience creating and managing sales pipelines and lead generation activity
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to analyse market data and identify growth opportunities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
Willingness to travel regularly across the region and customer locations
What’s on Offer:
Salary: £38,000
Full-time, permanent position
Remote working with regional travel
37.5 hours per week
Opportunity to join a growing and commercially focused organisation
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to
(email address removed)
k or contact
Wendie Brown on (phone number removed).
Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position
Location: Midlands
Salary: £38,000
Employment Type:
About the Client
Simon Acres recruitment is working with an established education and training provider with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes and commercial training solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growth-focused organisation that works closely with employers to develop workforce capability and support long-term business success.
About the Role
This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to drive growth across apprenticeship and commercial training portfolios by developing new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and expanding existing accounts. Working remotely with regular regional travel, you will play a key role in generating revenue, securing new partnerships, and contributing to continued organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive business growth by achieving monthly learner start and commercial performance targets
Build new client relationships and grow existing accounts through proactive business development activity
Identify and develop revenue-generating opportunities across new and existing markets
Research and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategies
Develop and manage a profitable sales pipeline using a variety of lead generation methods including networking, events, cold outreach, social media, webinars, email campaigns, and presentations
Negotiate contracts and delivery programmes to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes
Support the creation and use of marketing collateral including brochures, digital campaigns, website content, and social media activity
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programmes and services meet client and stakeholder requirements
Plan and deliver regional campaigns aligned to commercial objectives and growth targets
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, intermediary organisations, and external stakeholders
Manage existing customer accounts to drive repeat business, cross-selling, and upselling opportunities
Represent the organisation at employer-facing and stakeholder events across agreed geographical regions
Contribute to bids and tenders including costings, proposal content, presentations, and opportunity assessments
Produce regular sales reports, pipeline forecasts, and performance updates
Support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
Requirements / Skills:
Proven experience in business development, account management, or sales
Experience working within apprenticeships, training, education, or commercially focused service environments
Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed performance targets
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness with strong negotiation and influencing abilities
Experience creating and managing sales pipelines and lead generation activity
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to analyse market data and identify growth opportunities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
Willingness to travel regularly across the region and customer locations
What’s on Offer:
Salary: £38,000
Full-time, permanent position
Remote working with regional travel
37.5 hours per week
Opportunity to join a growing and commercially focused organisation
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to
(email address removed)
k or contact
Wendie Brown on (phone number removed).
Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position