Business Development Manager

Role Purpose Build and maintain relationships with employers to promote training programmes and apprenticeships. Meet measurable targets by securing new business opportunities and learner placements. Identify and capitalise on additional business development opportunities during employer interactions. Responsibilities Generate leads for training programmes, apprenticeships, and bespoke workplace learning solutions. Build relationships with employers to promote and sell training options, ensuring opportunities for both upskilling staff and recruiting learners. Identify business development prospects, including tailored training solutions for employer needs. Assist employers with recruiting apprentices and navigating processes for workplace learning programmes. Conduct recruitment activities for young learners, supporting their placement into suitable roles. Regularly update and maintain employer databases for accurate reporting and compliance purposes. Requirements Relevant experience in a target-driven environment Available to start quickly Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and CRM systems Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently Full rights to work within the UK If this advert is of interest, please apply with your CV. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency