Business Development Manager
Somerset Skills And Learning
Business Development Manager
£45612
Somerset Skills And Learning, Eastover, Sedgemoor
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 27 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5fd3c8f5ee6a4496ac9f2482a926740c
Full Job Description
- Developing and delivering innovative employer engagement and marketing strategies to increase commercial income and enrolments.
- Building and managing relationships with key stakeholders and large employers.
- Leading a team of Account Managers, Recruitment Coordinators, and Marketing Manager to achieve business objectives.
- Overseeing recruitment and admissions processes to ensure compliance with DFE funding rules and quality standards.
- Leading the development of new business opportunities and driving sales to meet targets.
- Implementing and maintaining a strong account management ethos to ensure repeat business.
We're looking for an energetic, highly motivated, success driven person to lead our Employer Engagement, Recruitment and Marketing Teams. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving year-on-year growth by leading the development and delivery of innovative sales, marketing, and employer engagement strategies. This pivotal role requires strong leadership to manage our marketing, recruitment, and employer engagement functions to ensure our company objectives are achieved., Experience: Proven track record in business development, ideally with experience in the education or training sector (Further Education, apprenticeships preferred). Strong team leadership and experience with CRM systems are desirable. - Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Strong organisational and project management abilities, with the ability to meet targets and deadlines.
- Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, innovative, and target-driven with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth. You'll need a car and be ready to travel across Somerset and the Southwest. In order to be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate how you are able to meet SS&L's core values: Integrity | Growth | Innovation | Respect | Drive Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.