Business Development Manager

Description:

At Blue Lion Training Academy, we're looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

This isn't your typical hard-sales role.
We're looking for someone who thrives on building genuine relationships, supporting existing employer partners, developing new opportunities and helping businesses invest in their people through apprenticeships.

We're a close-knit, ambitious team that believes great relationships, collaboration and outstanding service are the foundations of sustainable growth.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
✅ £38,000 basic salary
✅ Uncapped commission earned from your very first qualifying learner start
✅ Higher commission rate from learner 21 onwards each month
✅ Established employer relationships to develop, alongside new business opportunities
✅ NEST workplace pension with employer contributions
✅ Business mileage reimbursed at HMRC-approved rates
✅ A supportive, collaborative team where your contribution genuinely matters

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Someone who is:
🤝 A natural people person who enjoys building long-term relationships
💬 Confident, outgoing and comfortable engaging with employers at all levels
🎯 Commercially driven, self-motivated and passionate about achieving results
🌟 Experienced in apprenticeships, employer engagement, account management or business development
💡 Excited about contributing to the growth of a business where their ideas and achievements are valued