Business Development Manager - Dental in London

Reach for the stars with our growing teams who put their core values at the heart of everything they do. Tempdent Recruitment & Training, the leading Dental recruitment agency and training provider with over 29 years of experience in the industry, are recruiting for BDMs to take them on their next level of growth. They are an Ofsted Grade 2 "Good" provider, proud to offer a range of high-quality apprenticeships, post-registration qualifications, CPD and Recruitment Services for aspiring and inspiring dental professionals remotely across the UK. They are dental industry experts and market leaders, welcoming everyone with open arms and celebrating wins together. They are looking for bright people, with bright ideas and a true passion for results to join them to achieve their goals.

At Tempdent, we’re passionate about shaping the future of dentistry through exceptional apprenticeships, training solutions, and trusted partnerships. We work at the heart of the dental sector, supporting practices and organisations to grow talent, build sustainable teams, and achieve long-term success. We’re now looking for an ambitious, consultative Business Development Manager to help us grow our impact and expand our apprenticeship partnerships across the dental sector.

As a key member of our Business Development Team, you’ll be responsible for identifying new dental business opportunities, securing apprenticeship starts, and nurturing long-term client relationships. You’ll work closely with SME practices and large corporate organisations, positioning Tempdent as their provider of choice for recruitment and training. This is a high-impact, people-focused sales role where you’ll combine commercial acumen with genuine care for clients and learners alike.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving new business growth within the dental sector through targeted, consultative sales.
• Developing engagement plans to generate high-quality leads and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Managing and growing existing client accounts to maximise long-term value.
• Demonstrating clear ROI for apprenticeships to clients.
• Advising businesses on the apprenticeship levy and funding options.
• Designing bespoke, world-class apprenticeship delivery models.
• Building strong relationships with decision-makers at all levels.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and delivery.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and learner administration.
• Representing Tempdent positively and living our values – “Our Heart”.

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll be a confident, motivated sales professional with a consultative approach and a passion for building meaningful partnerships. What you’ll bring to the team:

• Proven B2B sales and account management experience.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• The ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline.
• Experience in apprenticeships, training, ideally in the dental sector.
• Knowledge of sales methodologies such as SPIN or Challenger (desirable).
• Access to a car and flexibility to travel nationally, with the ability to commit to occasional overnight stays.

Our benefits:

• 20 days annual leave (increasing with length of service plus bank holidays).
• 3 days off for Christmas closure.
• Birthday day off, as a gift from us to you following 1 year of service.
• CPD and internal development opportunities.
• Remote working.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to the development of the future dental workforce.

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis which may mean this vacancy closes prior to the advertised closing date if we have identified a suitable candidate, so please apply as soon as possible.