Business Development Manager – SME Team

KnowledgeBrief

Business Development Manager focusing on the SME market at KnowledgeBrief. Collaborating with experienced team on outreach strategies and uncovering new opportunities.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with a close-knit group of four experienced Business Development Managers
Proactively uncover new opportunities within the SME market through confident, data-driven market research
Leverage a range of outreach strategies including cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and marketing initiatives to connect with potential clients
Drive meaningful engagement with potential clients
Adapt approach to each client’s unique needs and quickly build rapport with senior stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success in telesales or business development (essential)
Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (desirable, but not essential)
Target-focused, driven, and motivated by success
Warm, able to connect with a variety of stakeholders and build strong relationships
Confident and effective communicator, particularly with senior stakeholders
Customer-focused mindset across diverse industries
Passion for leadership, learning, and helping others grow
Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable
Organised, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Paid company closure over the winter holidays
2 weeks full sick pay per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

telesalesbusiness developmentmarket researchselling apprenticeshipsselling training

Soft Skills

target-focuseddrivenmotivatedrelationship buildingeffective communicationcustomer-focusedleadershipself-motivatedresilientadaptable