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