Business Development Manager – Business and Digital Skills

Acorn Training Ltd

. Drive the growth and success of Acorn Training’s contracts in the allocated region .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £32,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing business development, building strategic partnerships, and achieving sales targets within the training and apprenticeship sector. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems for pipeline management and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

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Business DevelopmentStrategic Partnership ManagementSales Target AchievementCRM UtilizationCustomer Satisfaction

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationSales ClosingPipeline ManagementKPI AchievementReporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationNetworkingCollaborationAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Industry Keywords

ApprenticeshipEmployer EngagementMarket Share GrowthTraining Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the growth and success of Acorn Training’s contracts in the allocated region
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with new and existing employers
Represent Acorn Training at key forums, networking events, and exhibitions
Manage new business opportunities and maintain a strong pipeline of learners, employers, and referral partners
Generate leads, conduct meetings, and close sales against contract requirements
Manage pipeline data to maximise conversion rates and improve forecasting
Provide personalised, ethical information, advice, and guidance to potential employers and customers
Use CRM and other systems accurately to document pipeline progress, demonstrations, and meetings
Coordinate the transition from sale through onboarding to delivery
Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues and peers
Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
Meet apprenticeship sales and revenue targets, grow the employer and learner base, develop partnerships, increase regional market share, strengthen brand recognition, and provide timely, accurate reporting

Requirements

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Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
£500 Recommend a friend scheme