Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

KnowledgeBrief

Start Date: We are hiring for multiple vacancies due to high growth. We can start successful candidates in November or January.

Full-time, Remote/Hybrid — We operate on a home-working model, but the candidate must be able to travel to London once per month within a 1.5-hour commute

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience

• At this stage, the higher end of the salary banding will be considered for candidates with considerable experience selling within the apprenticeship sector.

Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met

Travel: Monthly travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full

Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management?

Want to help redefine how professionals learn and lead across the UK?

At KnowledgeBrief, we partner with organisations across various industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence-based learning. Apprenticeships are at the heart of our delivery, providing high-impact, on-the-job development that upskills leaders, inspires the next generation, and helps businesses embed inclusive, values-driven cultures at scale.

Our programmes are powered by a comprehensive, in-house developed learner platform that manages everything from content and curriculum to portfolio tracking and client interfaces. With support from our team of specialist skills coaches and industry-leading curriculums, we deliver transformative learning experiences that drive real behavioural change and measurable results.

Business Development Manager - What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for Business Development Managers who will be at the forefront of our growth journey, driving commercial success while building lasting, consultative relationships with our clients. You’ll proactively identify new opportunities, including through confident cold calling and market research techniques, and work closely with prospective and existing partners to understand their leadership development goals. By crafting tailored apprenticeship solutions, you’ll help clients achieve measurable return on investment. Our Business Development Executives are driven, passionate, and target-focused, but equally skilled in listening, advising, and co-creating impactful learning solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment and love turning ambition into action, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about our values and vision at www.knowledgebrief.com.

Business Development Manager - What’s On Offer

• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
• Undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
• Career progression to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays
• 2 weeks full sick pay per year
• Remote working from home with travel to London required once per month (travel costs reimbursed)

Business Development Manager - Your Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research new apprenticeship prospects
• Generate interest via cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach
• Attend networking events to build relationships
• Lead client meetings virtually and occasionally in person
• Produce timely business proposals
• Hit monthly apprenticeship start targets
• Conduct learner and manager briefings
• Manage client accounts and identify upsell opportunities
• Provide prospect updates to the Commercial Director
• Maintain accurate CRM records

Ideal candidates will showcase some or all of the following experience:

• Proven success in telesales or business development (essential)
• Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (highly desirable)
• Target-focused, driven and yearning to succeed
• Warm, able to connect with a variety of stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Confident and effective communicator, particularly with senior stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset across diverse industries
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable
• Organised, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of helping leaders grow, and growing your own career in the process, send us your CV and we will be in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Nathan

People Partner

KnowledgeBrief

KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.