KNOWLEDGEBRIEF

Start Date: Flexible
Full-time, Remote — must be able to travel to London once per month (ideally within a 1-hour commute)

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience

• At this stage, the higher end of the salary banding will be considered for candidates with direct experience selling within the apprenticeship sector.

Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
Travel: Monthly travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full
Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management?
Want to help redefine how professionals learn and lead across the UK?
Join KnowledgeBrief - a fast-growing, mission-driven team delivering impactful leadership and management apprenticeships to clients across a range of industries, including media, finance, government, retail, and the NHS.
We’re not just selling training, we’re inspiring leadership at every level, and in an exciting period of growth.

Ideal candidates will showcase some or all of the following experience:

• Proven experience in telesales or business development (essential)
• Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (highly desirable)
• Strong relationship-building and appointment-setting skills
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset across diverse industries
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable
• Organised, enthusiastic, and goal-oriente

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As part of our Commercial team, you’ll work alongside passionate, driven colleagues to grow our apprenticeship partnerships and deliver exceptional client experiences. You’ll collaborate directly with the Business Development Team Leaders and play a key role in expanding our national reach.
Learn more about our values and vision at www.knowledgebrief.com.

Business Development Manager - What’s On Offer

• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
• Undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
• Career progression to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays
• 2 weeks full sick pay per year
• Remote working from home with travel to London required once per month (travel costs reimbursed)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and research new apprenticeship prospects
• Generate interest via cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach
• Attend networking events to build relationships
• Lead client meetings virtually and occasionally in person
• Produce timely business proposals
• Hit monthly apprenticeship start targets
• Conduct learner and manager briefings
• Manage client accounts and identify upsell opportunities
• Provide prospect updates to the Commercial Director
• Maintain accurate CRM records

Ideal candidates will showcase some or all of the following experience:

• Proven experience in telesales or business development (essential)
• Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (highly desirable)
• Strong relationship-building and appointment-setting skills
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset across diverse industries
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable
• Organised, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented