KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills & Employability sectors. Job Title: Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships) Location: London and South of England Salary: up to £35,000 bonus (Depending on skills and experience) Type: Full-time, Permanent Essential Criteria: The successful candidate will already have proven experience or working as Business Development Manager for Apprenticeships (within Hospitality) OR have business development experience ‘in sector’ within Hospitality sales (B2B) Excellent presentation and communication skills both face-to-face and telephone. Experience of working towards and achieving targets for the uptake of Apprenticeship programmes. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Full clean driving licence and use of own vehicle. Must be flexible with travel. Duties Include: Responsible for identifying and winning new business opportunities, whilst also managing existing client relationships, across a defined market sector. Develop and maintain a good understanding of client business and culture and nurture relationships with key decision makers, to strengthen awareness of their business requirements and maximise all opportunities for growth Attend networking events and arrange meetings with employers/decision makers to discuss their training and recruitment needs for existing staff and new Apprentice recruitment. Work in partnership with the marketing team to create effective strategies and campaigns to promote our client as the provider of choice. Give advice and support to employers regarding the Apprenticeship Levy and future funding reforms. Keep up to date with competitor’s strengths and weaknesses, evaluating the market and scoping out new opportunities. Report sales data and forecasts on a regular basis and meet month end sales deadlines. Cross sell other products, seizing all opportunities to offer clients a well-rounded service. Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.