Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: West London 2 days per week

Salary: £46,700

Job Summary and Purpose

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven  Business Development Manager to support the growth of its executive education and professional development offerings to both corporate clients and individuals.

As the Business Development Manager, this role focuses on developing strong relationships with organisations and positioning the business as a preferred partner for learning and development (L&D) solutions. More broadly, the role contributes to strengthening the organisation’s presence within the wider business ecosystem.

The successful Business Development Manager will identify, qualify, and secure partnerships across a range of industries. Working closely with internal programme teams, they will promote tailored and open learning solutions aligned to client needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales, business development, or corporate partnerships, with a proven track record in pipeline development, managing sales cycles, and achieving ambitious targets.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Core Business Development

• Build and manage a high-quality business development pipeline through targeted outreach, networking, and lead generation activities.
• Identify and qualify prospective clients, conducting introductory meetings to understand organisational L&D needs and position the organisation as a preferred partner.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to generate new partnership opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring all leads, activities, and forecasts are up to date.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the conversion of leads into long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to sales forecasting and reporting.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation’s brand, programmes, and thought leadership.

2. Client Relationship Management

• Lead the discovery process to understand client needs and support the development of tailored proposals, presentations, and pitch materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, L&D, and senior business leaders.
• Act as a trusted point of contact throughout the sales cycle, ensuring a high-quality client experience.
• Work collaboratively with programme delivery teams to ensure client and learner expectations are met or exceeded.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business, cross-selling, and long-term account development.

3. Market & Product Insight

• Develop a strong understanding of the executive education and L&D market, including competitor activity and emerging trends.
• Effectively articulate the organisation’s value proposition to different sectors and seniority levels.
• Provide market feedback to inform programme development and commercial strategy.

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