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Salary - £35,000 - 40,000 + plus commission
Location - Regional
Job type - Permanent
Closing date - 31/12/2024

Job Summary

Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will showcase your skills by identifying and developing strategic business relationships with a range of organisations, selling our portfolio of digital apprenticeship programmes and account managing your clients throughout their journey with Althaus. We are open to hearing from candidates based anywhere who can drive growth and build strong employer partnerships across regions.

Job Description

About Business Development Manager

The Opportunity… 

At Althaus Digital, we do things differently. As an Ofsted Outstanding training provider, we’re on a mission to empower the next generation of digital leaders, giving our learners the perfect mix of technical know how and leadership confidence to achieve their full potential.

Now’s your chance to be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking an exceptional, ambitious individual to join our journey and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital learning.

 

The Role…

As a Business Development Manager at Althaus, you will play a key role in driving growth by promoting our portfolio of digital apprenticeship programmes to employers. You will build and manage strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor throughout their journey with us.

Passionate about apprenticeships and confident in your understanding of the Apprenticeship Levy, you will engage effectively with organisations of all sizes, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises. Alongside relationship management, you will maintain consistent outbound activity to ensure a strong sales pipeline and create opportunities that support Althaus’ mission to bridge the digital skills gap.

What you can expect in a Business Development Manager role at althaus:

  • You’ll prospect and generate new business leads, proactively identify and pursue potential apprenticeship opportunities with employers.
  • You’ll present and negotiate. Deliver persuasive presentations and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with clients, ensuring successful conversion of leads into partnerships.
  • You’ll conduct high quality and productive digital training needs analysis across client base.
  • You’ll attend industry events, representing althaus at relevant conferences, trade shows, and networking events to expand professional networks and promote our service.
  • You’ll collaborate with the talent team, working together on the recruitment and onboarding process of our learners.
  • You’ll advocate the althaus values: ‘taking ownership’, ‘unlocking potential’, ‘embracing the future’ and ‘bridging the digital divide’.

 

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Business development role from industry, with an excellent understanding of the apprenticeships and funding utilisation process.
  • Proven successes of identifying, attracting and securing clients, successfully generating leads, closing deals, and exceeding sales targets.
  • Up to date knowledge on current apprenticeships government-funded training programs, and the apprenticeship levy system.
  • Proficient in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant sales and marketing tools.
  • High standards of personal integrity, professional conduct and customer service.
  • A full, clean drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance. The role will include some regional travel as per the needs of our clients and our business.

 

Some of the vast rewards of working at althaus:

✨ 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
🎂 Your birthday off – because you deserve to celebrate!
🎄 Office shutdown during the festive period – enjoy quality time with loved ones.
🛏️ Flexible working options – we trust you to manage your time.
💼 Ongoing investment in your professional development – grow with us.
🧠Access to mental health and well-being platforms.
🎉 Team building days and engaging social events – we love to celebrate success.
🖥️ Employer Supported Volunteer Scheme to give back to your community.
🥳 Internal engagement initiatives to make every day enjoyable.
💪 Be part of an OUTSTANDING team driving digital excellence.

What to expect during the interview process:

We want to ensure you’re the right fit for us, and that we’re the right fit for you! Our process is designed to be relaxed yet insightful:

Stage 1: A 30-minute Teams call with our Chief Operations Officer – this is all about fit and feel.

Stage 2: An in-person interview at our office with our Head of Sales and panel. This stage may also include a fun and interactive interview activity to showcase your skills in action.

This is a hybrid role and will require travel to Derby (East Midlands) for meetings at least 1 day per week, so applicants will ideally be within a reasonable commutable distance of Derby.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and start your journey with Althaus Digital.

At althaus, safeguarding is at the core of what we do. This role may involve working with children and vulnerable adults, and references and DBS checks will be required as part of our safer recruitment process.

Althaus is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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