Business Development Manager – Work Based Learning & Apprenticeships

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Due to our continued success, we are looking to add to our first-class team and appoint a:

Title:          Business Development Manager

Job Type:  Full time/Permanent

Salary:      Up to £40,000 + benefits including bonus, company car, healthcare, enhanced pension and other advantages.

 

 

Are you a natural results driven business developer, able to prospect and win new business?

Do you have a proven track record of generating business and developing existing accounts?

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join a top-quality Training Provider with a proven track record in the delivery of Apprenticeships and work-based training to a wide range of clients, both locally and regionally.

We are keen to accelerate our growth by employing a Business Development Manager with a proven track record in gaining results.

You will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of the business’s sales strategy, and for identifying and building new business opportunities. Ambitious and driven, you will provide high levels of customer service and use your skills and experience to support the achievement of individual and team targets.

Working as part of a team, your key responsibilities will include:

• managing a team of employer engagement/business development professionals securing new business opportunities through active engagement with current/sourcing new employers (predominantly across the North West and Yorkshire), to promote Apprenticeships, Study Programme, work-based training programmes and commercial courses.
• conducting high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions.
• attending appointments with employers/potential learners, to provide up-to-date information regarding NLTG programmes and associated funding.
• assessing individual employer requirements and selecting the most appropriate training solutions to meet their business need.
• actively implementing new sales strategies and initiatives.
• remaining up to date regarding programmes, Government funding and initiatives.
• liaising with a range of internal departments and personnel.
• using bespoke management information systems to manage/track employer and engagement activities.
• dealing with sensitive, private and confidential information in a professional manner and adhering to GDPR legislation.

The successful applicant will:

• • be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to business development.
  • have a track record of generating and implementing innovative ideas for business development.
  • have a proven track record of commercially delivering against challenging sales targets with the ability to build and lead strong sales performance across the various programmes.
  • be responsible for driving strategic growth and developing our clients portfolio of highly satisfied employers, stakeholders and learners.
  • have experience of building/maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of businesses and stakeholders.
  • have a track record of generating new customer accounts whilst nurturing relationships with current stakeholders/employers.
  • have excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills.
  • have excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
  • have a high level of client focus, empathy and understanding and be a team player.
  • be adaptable and enjoy working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
  • be dedicated to outstanding customer service and continuous improvement.
  • be able to work effectively with personnel across the organisation.
  • have excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new packages.

The above position will be filled by an individual who is professional, motivated and will fit into our first-class team.  This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person, with the right skills, to embark on a rewarding career with one of the largest independent training providers in the country.

NLTG operate throughout the North West of England and other geographical areas so a driving license is essential.

Please see the person profile and job description below for full details of the role and requirements of applicants.

We take a keen interest in the training and development of our staff and support our team to fulfil their potential.

NLTG have both a moral and legal responsibility to ensure the safeguarding of staff and learners. Applicants will be required to complete the necessary checks throughout the recruitment process, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks on acceptance of a position with NLTG, to demonstrate this commitment to the highest level. *

As an equal opportunities’ employer, NLTG is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join NLTG.

To apply, please download the application form below complete using a current version of Adobe Reader available at https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/. Once completed, send via email to robin.lindsay@nltg.co.uk.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 31st January 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

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*This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will have to disclose any criminal convictions if selected for interview.