The Opportunity…
althaus digital are an Ofsted graded OUTSTANDING training provider who do things differently. Our aim is to unleash the digital leaders of tomorrow by equipping our learners with the powerful combination of technical skills and leadership abilities they need to maximise their growth and realise their potential.
As a Business Development Manager, you will showcase your skills by identifying and developing strategic business relationships with a range of organisations, selling our portfolio of programmes and account managing your clients throughout their journey with Althaus. This role will predominantly cover the West Midlands region.
The Role
Passionate about apprenticeships, you will have an excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the Apprenticeship Levy, experience of working with both small to medium sized enterprises. As an engaging and self-motivated individual, you will also be adept at developing long-term client relationships while also maintaining sufficiently high outbound sales activity to maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
What you can expect in a Business Development Manager role at althaus:
- You’ll prospect and generate new business leads: Proactively identify and pursue potential apprenticeship opportunities with employers.
- You’ll present and negotiate: Deliver persuasive presentations and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with clients, ensuring successful conversion of leads into partnerships.
- You’ll conduct high quality and productive digital training needs analysis across client base.
- You’ll attend industry events, representing althaus at relevant conferences, trade shows, and networking events to expand professional networks and promote our service.
- You’ll collaborate with the talent team, working together on the recruitment and onboarding process of our learners.
- You’ll advocate the althaus values: ‘taking ownership’, ‘unlocking potential’, ‘embracing the future’ and ‘bridging the digital divide’.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Business development role from industry, with an excellent understanding of the apprenticeships and funding utilisation process.
- Proven successes of identifying, attracting and securing clients, successfully generating leads, closing deals, and exceeding sales targets.
- Up to date knowledge on current apprenticeships government-funded training programs, and the apprenticeship levy system.
- Proficient in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant sales and marketing tools.
- High standards of personal integrity, professional conduct and customer service.
- A full, clean drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance. The role will include some regional travel as per the needs of our clients and our business.
Some of the vast rewards of working at althaus:
25 days annual leave (rising to 26 after 3 years’ service and 29 after 5 years)
Your birthday off!
Vibrant central office space
Flexible working options
Ongoing investment in your professional development
Team building days and social opportunities
Discounted accelerator courses for your friends & family
Be part of an outstanding provider
This is a hybrid role and will require travel to Derby (East Midlands) for meetings at least 1 day per week, so applicants will ideally be Midlands based, or within a reasonable commutable distance of Derby.
If this role sounds like you, then please apply directly via our website or email your CV and an introductory note to hr at althausdigital dot co dot uk
We are an independent training provider and this position may involve working with children and vulnerable adults. At althaus we are committed to safeguarding and follow safer recruitment guidelines, part of which is obtaining references for all our potential staff, volunteers and partners.
Althaus is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work days:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Business development: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby
Application deadline: 31/08/2024
Reference ID: BDM
Expected start date: 31/08/2024