Business Development Manager - Ai Courses

Job Description This is a remote position. LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client. We believe that everyone we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education, skills, and employment sector. We will play our part by providing staffing solutions with speed, quality, and certainty. Business Development Manager Remote/Hybrid (must travel to London from time to time) £30,000–£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + uncapped commission Full-time, permanent Our client is a fast-growing organisation delivering high-impact Leadership and Management apprenticeship programmes across sectors including media, finance, government, retail, and the NHS. This role offers the opportunity to join a values-driven team during a period of significant growth, helping organisations develop inclusive, emotionally intelligent leaders. Key Responsibilities • Research and identify new apprenticeship prospects • Generate interest through cold calling, email outreach, and social media engagement • Attend networking events and build professional relationships • Lead virtual client meetings (with occasional face-to-face) • Produce timely and accurate business proposals • Achieve monthly apprenticeship start targets • Deliver learner and manager briefings • Manage client accounts and identify upsell opportunities • Keep accurate CRM and reporting records • Provide prospect updates to the Commercial Director Ideal Skills and Experience • Proven success in telesales or business development (essential) • Experience selling apprenticeships/training (highly desirable) • Results-orientated with strong commercial drive • Skilled communicator, comfortable with senior stakeholders • Customer-focused and relationship-centred • Resilient, self-motivated, and proactive • Highly organised and able to manage priorities What’s On Offer • £30,000–£40,000 basic salary (DOE) • Uncapped commission on apprenticeship starts • Fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification • Progression to Senior Business Development Manager • Remote/home-working model • Monthly travel to London reimbursed in full • 5.6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays • Paid winter closure period • 2 weeks full sick pay per year This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. COMMA-SEPARATED SKILLS LIST telesales experience, business development, apprenticeship sales, cold calling, relationship building, stakeholder engagement, proposal writing, CRM management, networking skills, communication skills, account management, resilience, self-motivation, organisation, target-driven, customer service, sales pipeline management