Business Development Manager – Services (Learning & Development / Training) Coventry

1 day working in the office, (Wednesdays)

· Coventry - UK-wide role

(Candidates must be able to commute to the Coventry office every Wednesday)

· 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

· £35,000 – £40,000 basic (depending on experience)

· OTE £12,000 commission uncapped.

Introduction

We are working with a rapidly expanding and well-established Training and Education provider that delivers funded training, apprenticeships and Learning & Development solutions to organisations across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support the national expansion of their Training and L&D portfolio.

This role is suited to a commercially driven professional with experience selling services rather than products, who enjoys mapping markets, building networks and developing trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Map target sectors, regions and employer profiles across the UK to identify and develop new business opportunities

• Proactively network with employers, partners and key stakeholders to build a strong and sustainable sales pipeline

• Build and maintain strong rapport with decision-makers, positioning the business as a trusted Learning & Development partner

• Introduce employers to funded training, apprenticeships and L&D services, clearly communicating value and commercial benefit

• Promote new and existing services using the most effective communication channels for each audience

• Manage and develop client accounts, identifying opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships

• Undertake partnership development activity, collaborating with external organisations to support growth objectives

• Work closely with internal delivery, compliance and operational teams to ensure a seamless client experience

• Represent the business professionally, in line with company values, policies and commercial strategy

• Contribute to the achievement of individual and team revenue targets aligned with wider business growth plans

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, recruitment, or service-based sales (B2B)

• Demonstrable ability to map markets, network effectively and build strong client rapport

• Experience selling services or solutions, not physical products

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders

• Self-motivated and results-driven, comfortable working autonomously within a hybrid model

• Willing and able to attend the Coventry office on a weekly basis (Wednesdays)

• Full UK driving licence preferred

Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary (DOE)

• £12,000 OTE commission structure uncapped

• Hybrid working model

• UK-wide remit with autonomy and flexibility

• Opportunity to join a growing, values-led organisation

• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to scale

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, recruitment, or service-based sales (B2B)

For this immediate opportunity please forward an up to date cv for earliest consideration

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Recent BD Skills Selling Services: 3 years (required)

• Clean Driving Licence: 3 years (required)

• Proven BD in Recruitment or Serviced Based B2B: 3 years (required)

• Network effectively build strong rapport: 3 years (required)

• Strong Communication and Influencing skills: 3 years (required)

• Self motivated, results driven: 3 years (required)

• Willing to come into office on Wednesdays: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Coventry (West Midlands) (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry (West Midlands)

Xquisite Recruitment

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