[Hiring] Apprenticeships Business Development Manager @S Knights Recruitment

Role Description

As Apprenticeships Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving apprenticeship sales growth across Digital, Technology, and Data programmes. You will be responsible for developing new employer relationships, identifying workforce development opportunities, and delivering consultative apprenticeship solutions to businesses across a range of sectors.

• Winning new business and developing employer partnerships
• Selling Digital, Technology, and Data apprenticeship programmes
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
• Building strong relationships with levy and non-levy employers
• Identifying client skills gaps and advising on apprenticeship solutions
• Achieving and exceeding monthly sales and performance targets
• Maintaining and developing a strong sales pipeline and CRM records
• Working collaboratively with delivery and operational teams
• Attending employer meetings, networking events, and sector engagement activities
• Travelling to Derby once per month for team meetings and collaboration sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apprenticeship sales or business development within the education and training sector
• Strong knowledge of Digital, Technology, and Data apprenticeship programmes
• A successful track record in B2B sales and employer engagement
• Experience working with levy-funded apprenticeship solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A target-driven and commercially focused mindset
• The ability to work independently and manage a busy sales pipeline
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Experience selling programmes such as Data Analyst, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, IT Support, Software Development, AI, or Business Intelligence apprenticeships would be highly advantageous
• A willingness to travel to Derby once per month is essential

Benefits

• Be part of a rapidly expanding and respected apprenticeship provider
• Work within one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors – Digital & Technology
• Strong earning potential with an attractive commission structure
• Opportunity to influence growth and employer partnerships nationally
• Supportive leadership team with progression opportunities
• Flexible working environment with autonomy and trust