Apprenticeships Business Development Manager

Apprenticeships Business Development Manager

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000
Location: Remote (Travel to Derby once a month)

Are you an experienced Apprenticeships Business Development Manager with a proven background in apprenticeship sales across Digital, Technology, and Data? Do you thrive on building strong employer partnerships, winning new business, and driving revenue growth within the skills and training sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing training provider delivering cutting-edge apprenticeship programmes that help businesses future-proof their workforce.

About the Company

Our client is a forward-thinking and ambitious training organisation specialising in Digital, Technology, and Data apprenticeships. They work closely with employers across the UK to deliver high-quality training solutions that address skills shortages and support long-term workforce development.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and learner success, the organisation offers a collaborative and high-performance environment where employees are supported to grow, succeed, and make a real impact.

Why join the?

• 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

The Role 

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who understands the apprenticeship landscape and is passionate about helping employers develop future digital talent.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a genuine impact and maximise your earning potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your apprenticeship sales career within the thriving Digital and Technology sector.