Business Development Manager

The Hurst Building, Horwich Loco Estate, Chorley New Road, Greater Manchester, BL6 5UE, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Are you driven by building strong client relationships and supporting commercial growth?

Join Alliance Learning, where we are committed to delivering high-quality apprenticeship and commercial training solutions that support employers, learners, and workforce development across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a target-driven environment, enjoys proactive client engagement, and is motivated by delivering excellent customer service while growing business opportunities.

About the Role

You will manage and develop client accounts, generate new business through sales activity, and promote our apprenticeship and commercial training solutions across a range of sectors. You’ll act as a key point of contact for employers, ensuring a professional, responsive, and value-driven service at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow allocated client accounts
• Generate new business through targeted telesales activity
• Promote apprenticeships and commercial training solutions
• Identify opportunities to increase account value and cross-sell services
• Process enquiries and quotations professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate CRM/ERP records
• Deliver outstanding customer service

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to influence business growth

Essential Skills:

• Proven telesales and sales experience
• Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills
• Organised, target-driven, and self-motivated
• Confident ICT user
• Full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable Skills:

• Sales or Marketing qualification (Level 3+)
• Experience selling training products
• Strong sales track record (4+ years’ experience)
• Knowledge of apprenticeship or training provision

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