Business Development Manager                  Oxford                        Up to £44,000

Our client a Learning and Development Consultancy and training provider are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive the growth of their Apprenticeship Assessment services. This is a senior role focused on building strong relationships with employers, training providers and industry partners, securing new business and developing long-term partnerships.

You will play a key role in growing the assessment portfolio, increasing the business market presence and supporting the organisation's commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver sales and business development strategies.
• Identify new opportunities across apprenticeship standards and emerging markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, training providers and industry stakeholders.
• Lead the sales process from generating leads through to contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Manage sales pipelines, forecasts and performance reporting.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities across the UK.
• Present the business services to potential and existing customers.
• Provide market and competitor insights to support business strategy.
• Work closely with delivery, quality, marketing and operational teams to ensure an excellent customer experience.
• Contribute to senior leadership discussions and organisational growth plans.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in sales, business development or commercial growth at management level.

Experience within the apprenticeship, further education, skills or training sector and experience working in a regulated environment, ideally Ofqual.

A full driving licence and reliable vehicle, as the role involves UK-wide travel.