Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Redditch HQ - Hybrid / Field / Home & Office Based

Salary: Circa £38,000+ depending on experience + Bonus & Bens

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and well-connected Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation and develop new employer partnerships across the West Midlands.

This is a relationship-led business development role, ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the business community, attending networking events and building strong relationships with employers, HR professionals and senior decision-makers.

You will identify the challenges businesses are facing around recruitment, retention, skills and workforce development, and introduce relevant apprenticeship and training solutions to help address those needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new employer relationships and generate business opportunities across the West Midlands.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, senior leaders, HR professionals and other key stakeholders.
• Identify employer needs and introduce appropriate apprenticeship, training and workforce development solutions.
• Represent the organisation at networking events, business forums, industry meetings and other relevant events.
• Build, manage and maintain a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Convert new opportunities into successful employer partnerships and learner starts.
• Achieve and exceed agreed business development, sales and learner start targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth and positive client journey.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, commercially minded and comfortable developing relationships at all levels.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or employer engagement.
• An established network within the West Midlands business community.
• A proactive approach to networking, with experience attending business events and generating opportunities through relationship building.
• A strong track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts.
• Confidence engaging with business owners, senior leaders and other decision-makers.
• A consultative approach to sales, with the ability to understand business challenges and identify appropriate solutions.
• A self-motivated and target-driven approach.
• Own transport and the flexibility to travel across the region.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
• Apprenticeships
• Training and skills
• Recruitment
• Education
• Learning & Development
• Workforce development
• Employer-funded training solutions