Business Development Manager – SME Team
KnowledgeBrief
- Start Date: We are hiring for multiple vacancies due to high growth. Successful candidates can start from July 2026
- Full-time, Remote/Hybrid - While the role is advertised in a specific area, it is remote and we operate on a home-working model. The candidate must be able to travel to London minimum 6 times per year for operational meet-ups, training days and company away days. Travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full.
- Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience. (At this stage, the higher end of the salary banding will be considered for candidates with considerable experience selling within the apprenticeship or training sector.)
- Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met.
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 31st May 2026
Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management?
Want to help redefine how Leadership professionals learn, lead, and succeed across the UK?
At KnowledgeBrief , we partner with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence-based learning. Apprenticeships are at the heart of our delivery, providing high-impact, on-the-job development that upskills leaders, inspires the next generation, and helps businesses embed inclusive, values-driven cultures at scale.
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Business Development Manager – What You’ll Be Doing
As part of the SME team , you’ll collaborate with a close-knit group of four experienced Business Development Managers. You’ll proactively uncover new opportunities within the SME market through confident, data-driven market research. The team leverages a range of outreach strategies including cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and marketing initiatives to connect with potential clients and drive meaningful engagement.
Given the dynamic nature of the role, you’ll need to adapt your approach to each client’s unique needs and quickly build rapport with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, directors, and senior managers.
We are also hiring Business Development Managers for our Enterprise team, which you can explore on our careers page at
Business Development Manager – What’s On Offer
- Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
- Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
- Career progression to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service
- 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus
