Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships Aston, Birmingham
Permanent
Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities
We support over 20,000 businesses across the UK, helping them to innovate, compete, and grow. As part of our continued commitment to developing the next generation of talent, we deliver high-quality Apprenticeships and Skills Training that shape the future of the manufacturing workforce.
We're expanding our Apprentices & Skills commercial team with a new Business Development Manager role, a fantastic opportunity for a proven sales and business development professional who is passionate about skills, training, and the UK manufacturing sector.
You'll develop and deliver a robust sales plan to support the organisation's strategic objectives, ensuring our Apprentices & Skills division continues to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Deliver on financial objectives for Make UK's Apprentices & Skills business.
Develop and implement local and national sales and marketing plans to drive growth.
Generate substantial new business through targeted sales activity, networking, and lead generation.
Prepare and submit professional sales proposals and presentations.
Work collaboratively with internal teams across Make UK to maximise business opportunities.
Monitor and report on sales pipeline, KPIs, and performance targets.
Support the effective matching of apprentices to vacancies in line with client needs.
You're a confident, motivated, and strategic sales professional with a proven track record in business development, ideally within the Apprenticeships, Skills, or Training sector. Strong B2B sales / Account Management experience.
An understanding of UK training and apprenticeship programmes or industrial manufacturing
Ability to identify market trends and growth opportunities.
A collaborative, consultative approach with a commercial mindset.
Leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate others and drive continuous improvement.
You'll work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to supporting employers and developing skilled talent. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration
