Business Development Manager
- Salary: £35,000
- Location: Basingstoke
- Job Type: Full-time - FTC contract (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for a proactive and driven Business Development Manager to join our Apprenticeships team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new sources of income and developing growth across the college's apprenticeship and other educational programs. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong focus on sustainable growth and employer engagement.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Generate new business opportunities and engage with employers to secure new contracts.
- Use social media platforms to effectively market courses offered within the college.
- Deliver engaging presentations to a diverse audience to promote our educational offerings.
- Support employers with apprenticeship recruitment and ensure audit compliance.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
- Proven success in a sales environment with a full understanding of the sales process.
- Experience in a similar role within an education or training organisation is highly desirable.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Experience of using a CRM system and producing reports.
- Confident negotiator with the ability to close deals.
- Ability to understand the college's curriculum and apply this knowledge to meet employer needs.
- Must be well organised, proactive, and self-motivated with a ‘Can Do' attitude.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and diversity.
- Own car insured for business use.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
- A dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Commitment to work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- To apply for the Business Development Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
- Maintain and utilise the CRM system to provide current labour market intelligence and support sales activities.
- Contribute to the achievement of the college's strategic plan and key marketing objectives.