Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships

KnowledgeBrief

Business Development Manager selling various apprenticeships and training solutions at KnowledgeBrief. Building client relationships and identifying new business opportunities through targeted outreach.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomEntry Level💰 £30,000 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities
Use a blend of cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and marketing-supported outreach
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, from HR and L&D leaders to C-suite executives
Tailor your approach to different industries and organisational needs
Manage a consultative sales process from first contact to enrolment
Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success in telesales or business development (essential)
Experience selling apprenticeships or training (desirable, not essential)
A target-driven, motivated approach
Warmth, confidence, and the ability to build rapport quickly
Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders
A customer-focused mindset
Passion for leadership, learning, and helping others grow
Organisation, resilience, and adaptability

Benefits

Comp & perks

5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
Paid company closure over the winter holidays
Company Sick Pay
Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Programme

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Hard Skills & Tools

telesalesbusiness developmentselling apprenticeshipsselling training

Soft Skills

target-drivenmotivatedwarmthconfidencebuilding rapportstrong communicationcustomer-focusedleadershiplearningadaptability