Business Development Manager
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Hybrid with Travel around Manchester |
| Area | Manchester, England |
| Sector | Business DevelopmentAccount Management |
| Salary | £40,000 with OTE of £55,000-£60,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Oliver Mehlman |
| Consultant Email | info@nationalskillsagency.co.uk |
| Telephone | 020 3953 1984 |
| Job Ref | OM/BDMMANC |
- Description
- ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client are recruiting for a new and exciting position as a Business Development Manager within their Manchester location. You will be responsible for maximising the funded training opportunities in these areas. They are looking for a sales-orientated person who can generated new business.
You will be self-motivated, with exceptional relationship management experience and a “can-do” attitude to generate leads, specifically within the funded training market. It is therefore essential that you have experience in managing funded / public sector relationships. The Business Development Manager will work closely with the Funded Training Manager to leverage and grow the relationships with key buyers to maximise opportunities through various frameworks promoting the company and identifying existing and future opportunities.
Travel across Manchester will be required as part of the role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build strong and sustainable relationships with clients, actively listening to their needs and developing solutions for them based on their portfolio of diplomas and courses.
- Successfully generate a consistent increase of leads/enquiries coming into the business, leading to incremental sales performance.
- Nurture the most senior-level relationships with key strategic stakeholders and senior influencers within the NHS, DWP, Local Authorities, and other private and public sector organisations through regular communications, meetings and conferences.
- Manage, maintain and develop a pipeline of opportunities using expert sales and negotiation skills through to enrolment.
- Identify the key stakeholders and buyers withing organisations connected to frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems that our client is registered with, promotion of products and services and encouraging purchases through the systems.
- Support the Funded Training Manger in identifying any up-coming and future procurements activities that are beneficial to the company.
- Working closely with the operations team.
- Submit internal reports to management team on progress.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
- A natural ability to attend networking events and engage with people, garner new relationships to create opportunities
- Knowledge of UK education funding initiatives
- Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role in the education or procurement sector
- Highly motivated and takes initiative to seek out new funding opportunities.
- An ability to build good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Proficient computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
- Professional appearance
- Excellent attention to detail
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a similar environment
- Awareness of Government policies and funding knowledge in the education market
- Experience in adult education / learning and development
- Business Development skills/experience
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client are a UK SuperBrand and the leading supplier of Microsoft Office, Accounting, PA/Secretarial, Digital Marketing & IT training in the UK within the education sector.
An opportunity has now arisen for a multi-talented individual to join an outstanding and committed team supporting the growth of their training centres in Manchester.
Their rewards come through supporting and nurturing the students, offering an enjoyable and valuable learning experience and in working with them to achieve their career aspirations.
Their team is passionate in delivering a first-class service, they are a company that puts their people first, both employees and students.
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
