Business Development Manager apply now and Build Your Career

The Opportunity… 

Althaus Digital is a leading provider of digital apprenticeships, helping businesses build the next generation of tech talent. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and results driven Business Development Manager to drive our expansion and build strong relationships with new clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with a proven track record in sales, business development, and stakeholder engagement.

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 by delivering 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’.

Person Specification…

• 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 (Hubspot), 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.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a digital/tech-focused training environment.
• Existing network of employer contacts within the region.

Some of the vast rewards of working at althaus:

🌴 A generous holiday package of 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

🎂Your birthday off!

🎄Full office shut down during the festive period

🏡Flexible working options

💰Ongoing investment in your professional development

🎾Team building days and social opportunities

🖥️ Employer Supported Volunteer Scheme to give back to your community

🎢Internal Engagement Initiatives

🤝Be part of an outstanding provider

🧠Access to internal and external mental health and well-being platforms

What to expect during the interview process:

We want to ensure you’re the right fit for us, and that we’re the right fit for you! Our process is designed to be relaxed yet insightful.
Stage 1: A 30-minute Teams call with our Chief Operations Officer – this is all about fit and feel.

Stage 2: A 30-minute Teams call with our Head of Sales to give you an insight to a day in the life, current team, KPI’s, etc, and to get to know you.

Stage 3: An in-person interview at our office with our Head of Sales and panel. This stage may also include a fun and interactive interview activity to showcase your skills in action.

Important info…

This is a hybrid role and will require travel to Derby (East Midlands) for meetings at least 1 day per week.

If this role sounds like you, then please apply directly via our website or email your CV and an introductory note to hr@althausdigital.co.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.