Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships

Kittkites; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in apprenticeship solutions in Bristol is seeking a Business Development Manager. The role focuses on generating new business opportunities in the commercial and education sectors. Candidates should have a background in B2B sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The position offers a competitive salary, training, and opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary package

On-job training and ongoing support

Opportunity for advancement

Team culture

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to turn complex solutions into an understandable value proposition.
• Experience of nurturing relationships to grow revenue streams.
• Able to successfully work remotely whilst contributing to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business appointments and opportunities via outbound calls, emails, and social media.
• Work closely with the Managing Director on sector-led telesales campaigns.
• Achieve agreed activity levels and sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales or account management background

Experience in selling to the Apprenticeship market

Proven track record of new business generation

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude and high energy

Tools

HubSpot or similar CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will identify and target commercial and education sectors where there is an opportunity to embed Apprenticeships into the workplace. To generate new business opportunities to support the growth of sales revenue across the business in line with agreed sales targets. Arrange and conduct meetings via virtual communication platforms and, when circumstances allow, face to face in the workplace.

Main Duties

• Generate and develop new business appointments and opportunities via outbound calling, emails and social media.
• Develop a clear understanding of different sector requirements and how our Apprenticeship programmes deliver value to these markets, including managed service providers (MSP) and the education and adult care sector.
• Establish upsell and/or cross‑sell opportunities.
• Achieve agreed activity levels and sales targets.
• Work closely with the Managing Director on sector‑led telesales campaigns.

Knowledge & Skills

• B2B sales or account management background.
• Experience in selling to the Apprenticeship market – Education or Adult Care.
• Proven track record of new business generation.
• Ability to turn complex solutions into an understandable value proposition.
• Experience of nurturing relationships to grow revenue streams.
• Ability to operate at all levels.
• Solid commercial awareness.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of HubSpot or similar CRM systems.
• Positivity, high energy, drive and hunger to exceed.
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Able to successfully work remotely whilst contributing to a dynamic team.
• Use of initiative and ability to overcome sales buying barriers.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary package.
• On‑job training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity for advancement in a growth organization.
• Team culture.
• Pension scheme.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries: Marketing Services