Key responsibilities

LEAD GENERATION & BUSINESS GROWTH

Develop and nurture new leads and contacts to expand our business
Maintain and manage CRM accounts with existing clients to ensure continued engagement and satisfaction
Research and input new prospects from a variety of sources to keep our pipeline fresh and dynamic.

GROWTH

Sustainably grow the business through ambitious but achievable targets and a best-in-class proposition
Develop and sustain a strong pipeline to consistently drive business growth
Cultivate in depth knowledge about key employers, sectors and opportunities, leveraging this insight to fuel innovation and expansion
Identify pivotal employers or employer groups to precisely target those entities

COMPLIANCE

Provide timely and accurate updates and reports as needed
Ensure that all Advice and Guidance to employers and learners are comprehensive and enlightening
Ensure enrolment onto appropriate apprenticeships is restricted to suitable learners and employers

INSPIRATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Foster strong relationships with internal colleagues, ensuring the delivery of service at an exceptional level
Maintain strong professional networks for future opportunities
Build and nurture long term relationships with customers and industry influencers

COMPLIANCE

To actively promote equality and diversity in all aspects of work with and for the Service.
To take responsibility for own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities;
To implement Kingdom Academy's health and safety policies and practices, including Safeguarding and Prevent
To carry out the above duties within the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)
To carry out the above duties in a confidential and sensitive manner.

Person Specification

Experience

We are seeking a Business Development Manager who will play a key role in identifying and nurturing strategic business partnerships with both levy and non-levy companies. The main objective involves advocating and marketing Kingdom Academy’s range of commercial and apprenticeship programmes particularly in Social Housing, Leadership, Management and Coaching. This responsibility will encompass significant growth potentially involving the utilisation of existing networks to forge connections in other areas. You will need to identify and target potential clients and close deals effectively.

Professional Qualifications & Experiences

Experience working in the Work Based Learning / Apprenticeship Sector
Extensive knowledge on Apprenticeships and funding rules
A proven track record of in lead generation
Ability to build and nurture existing and new relationships
Experience working with Levy organisations
A full five-year checkable employment history including a minimum of 2 work references, a personal credit check, right of work compliance

The successful applicant will match the below skill set

Passionate about delivering a best-in-class service
Growth goal and results orientated with ability to meet targets
Play an active role in contributing to business planning and performance tracking, aiding effective account management for successful delivery 
An effective verbal and written communicator at several levels and a strong presenter
Combine strategic vision with relationship building to unlock opportunities and drive revenue
Relentlessness to drive strategic projects to make Kingdom better every day

Please take a look at our company website below:

www.kingdom-academy.co.uk

This job description is current as at the date shown although it is not an exhaustive list. In consultation with you, it is liable to variation to reflect changes in the job. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected. All members of staff are expected to be professional, and work within our core values of Customer Focus, Flexibility and Innovation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £47,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Benefits:

Company pension
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Have you worked in sales for more than 3 years?
Are you willing to travel to customer locations including Kingdom Head Office?
Do you have a current driving license including your own form of transport?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton-le-Willows WA12 0HF

Reference ID: BDM June 25
Expected start date: 01/07/2025

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