Head Of Business Development

Head of Business Development
Location: Bristol – Hybrid Working
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company
This organisation is a highly respected and fast-growing training provider, accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) and rated \’Outstanding\’ by Ofsted. Specialising in apprenticeships and professional development within the Early Years and Teaching sectors, they are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where employees can thrive. Their dedication to excellence has driven rapid national and international expansion.

Salary & Benefits
Basic salary up to £65,000 per annum, with a realistic OTE of £20,000
28 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to 33 days, plus bank holidays
Healthcare Plan (post-probation), including access to a private GP
Life insurance (4x salary) from day one
Pension contributions after three months
25% discount on online learning resources
Flexible benefits (post-probation), including:

1. Additional holiday purchase
2. Dental cover
3. Gym membership
4. Electric car scheme
5. Give-as-you-earn scheme

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Head of Business Development to lead and manage sales teams, driving business growth. This role will involve recruiting, training, and motivating multiple sales teams to achieve ambitious annual targets. You will develop and implement strategic sales plans, set performance objectives, and ensure teams are fully equipped for success.

To excel in this role, you will need outstanding leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, along with a proven ability to build strong customer relationships. A strategic mindset, data-driven approach, and a track record of successfully managing sales teams are essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead, inspire, and drive sales teams to achieve company targets
2. Develop and implement effective sales strategies aligned with business objectives
3. Recruit, mentor, and coach high-performing sales professionals
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
5. Identify new business opportunities and expand partnerships
6. Monitor performance, analyse data, and implement improvements to drive sales success
7. Utilise CRM systems, Power BI, and Excel to generate reports and track progress
8. Collaborate with marketing and partnership teams to expand the organisation\’s reach
9. Manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks to maximise sales efficiency
10. Ensure accurate reporting of sales pipelines and team performance

About You
Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Proven experience leading and managing sales teams to exceed targets
2. Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate, inspire, and motivate
3. Data-driven approach with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases
4. Exceptional time management and organisational skills
5. Ability to work under pressure and proactively resolve challenges
6. Goal-oriented with a tenacious and confident approach to achieving targets
7. Strong sales, marketing, and networking skills
8. Adaptable and always seeking ways to improve processes
9. Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes is advantageous but not essential; candidates with Business Development experience in recruitment, training, or related services sectors are encouraged to apply

If you are a results-driven sales leader ready for your next challenge in a thriving organisation, we\’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Simon Atkinson (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

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