Business Development Manager

NOCN Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services provider based in the UK is looking for a skilled Business Development Manager to drive the growth of qualifications and services. The role involves managing strategic accounts across the South-West, delivering on sales targets, and developing new business opportunities. Candidates should have experience in education, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time position supports the mission to deliver high-quality education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 2 literacy and numeracy.
• Experience in education or a related discipline.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales targets agreed in the business plan.
• Monitor sales and business development activity.
• Prepare presentations on products.
• Communicate new product developments to clients.
• Identify and develop new income streams.

Skills

Proactive cold calling

Excellent written and verbal communication

Account management

Education

Level 4 minimum in related discipline

Job description

Business Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to lead the growth of NOCN Group’s qualifications, end‑point assessment (EPA) services, and skills solutions across a designated region. This role involves travelling 3‑4 days a week to manage key strategic accounts across the South‑West UK, building strong partnerships with employers and training providers, and creating new opportunities that support our mission to deliver high‑quality education and skills outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sales targets agreed in the business plan for the area.
• Monitor and report on all sales and business development activity for the geographic region, reporting to the Group Head of Business Development, SLT, and the Board.
• Plan and prepare presentations on NOCN Group products to sell the service to employers and providers.
• Communicate new product developments to prospective clients.
• Ensure that sales income is increased in line with the allocated annual business budget/organisational targets.
• Proactively identify and develop opportunities for new streams of income from potential clients or contracts.

About You

• Level 2 literacy and numeracy.
• Educated to Level 4 minimum, ideally in a related discipline (Award / Certificate / NVQ / Diploma / Higher Apprenticeship / HNC / CertHE).
• Experience working in education or a related discipline.
• Experience of proactive cold calling.
• Recent experience of account management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a proud member of both Disability Confident and Inclusive Employers standard, we celebrate and recognise the benefits of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development; Industries: Education