Business Development Manager for white label eCommerce, focusing on acquiring clients in live entertainment sector. Responsible for building customer relationships and managing sales workflows.
About the role
- Public Sector Specialist driving apprenticeship partnerships across the UK for KnowledgeBrief. Engaging with government and public institutions to develop workforce capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Identify, engage, and grow apprenticeship partnerships across the UK public sector
- Work with government departments, local authorities, NHS Trusts, arm’s‑length bodies, and other public institutions
- Combine strategic account management with proactive business development
- Nurture long‑term relationships, respond to tenders and frameworks
- Uncover new opportunities through structured research and targeted outreach
- Lead high‑quality meetings with senior stakeholders
- Deliver compelling presentations and represent KnowledgeBrief at sector events
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to produce high‑quality bids, tenders, and proposals
Requirements
- Proven experience in business development within the public sector (essential)
- Experience selling into government departments, NHS Trusts, councils, or other public bodies (highly advantageous)
- Experience within the apprenticeship or skills sector (desirable but not essential)
- Strong understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks, and tendering processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- Demonstrable ability to build long‑term, trust‑based relationships and manage complex accounts
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
- Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating evolving public sector landscapes
- Professional, enthusiastic, and driven, contributing positively to the team and wider organisation
Benefits
- Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
- Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
- Career progression opportunities within the Commercial team
- 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Paid company closure over the winter holidays
- 2 weeks full sick pay per year
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