Business Development Manager apply now and Build Your Career

The Opportunity…

althaus digital are an Ofsted graded OUTSTANDING training provider who do things differently. Our aim is to unleash the digital leaders of tomorrow by equipping our learners with the powerful combination of technical skills and leadership abilities they need to maximise their growth and realise their potential.

We’re always looking for  exceptional, highly driven individuals to join us at this exciting time in our journey and become a key member of the sales team.

The Role…

Passionate about apprenticeships, you will have an excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the Apprenticeship sector, experience of working with both small to medium sized enterprises. As an engaging and self motivated individual, you will also be adept at developing long-term client relationships while also maintaining sufficiently high outbound sales activity to maintain a healthy sales pipeline.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business leads: Proactively identify and pursue potential apprenticeship opportunities with employers.

• Develop maintain client relationships with key stakeholders.

• Present and negotiate: Deliver persuasive presentations and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with clients, ensuring successful conversion of leads into partnerships.

• Conducting high quality and productive digital training needs analysis across client base.

• Supporting with the leadership, development and coordination of junior sales team members.

• Attend industry events: Represent althaus at relevant conferences, trade shows, and networking events to expand professional networks and promote our service

• Living and breathing the althaus values: ‘taking ownership’, ‘unlocking potential’, ‘embracing the future’ and ‘bridging the digital divide’.

Essential Requirements & Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Business development role with Levy and non-levy clients 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 meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Up to date knowledge on apprenticeships government-funded training programs, and the apprenticeship levy system.

• High standards of personal integrity, professional conduct and customer service.

• Proficient in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant sales and marketing tools.

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

🎂Your birthday off!

🌴25 days annual leave

🛋️Vibrant central office space

🥤Unlimited free luxury coffee & pop

🏡Flexible working options

🤝Work with a dynamic team

🎾Quarterly team-building days away

💻Free & discounted accelerator courses for you and your family

This is a hybrid role and will require travel to Derby (East Midlands) for meetings at least 2 days per week, so applicants will ideally be Midlands based, or within a reasonable commutable distance of Derby.