Business Development Manager Enterprise Team in London

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Remote within the UK, with necessary travel to London at least six times per year

Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once the monthly target has been met

Start date: Immediate start available

Closing date: Monday 14 September 2026

Join KnowledgeBrief, a leadership and business management training provider specialising in apprenticeship delivery, leadership development, business competency training and professional skills development.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager within our Enterprise team, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities with large, levy-paying organisations. This will involve confident, data-led market research and a variety of outreach methods, including telephone calls, email, LinkedIn and marketing-led campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective enterprise and levy-paying clients.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Develop targeted outreach campaigns based on organisational needs and market insight.
• Engage prospective clients through telephone calls, email, LinkedIn and marketing activity.
• Build credible relationships with senior HR, People and Learning and Development stakeholders.
• Understand prospective clients’ workforce development priorities and identify where our apprenticeship programmes can add value.
• Manage opportunities through longer and more complex enterprise sales cycles.
• Maintain accurate records of activity, opportunities and pipeline progress.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Enterprise team and share useful market and client insight.
• Take ownership of individual targets and contribute to the team’s wider growth objectives.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Proven success in telesales, business development or a comparable sales role.
• Confidence generating new opportunities through proactive outreach.
• A strong track record of working towards and achieving sales targets.
• Clear and effective communication skills, particularly when engaging senior stakeholders.
• The ability to research organisations and develop relevant, tailored approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and the patience to manage longer sales cycles.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build lasting professional relationships.
• The motivation and self-discipline to work effectively within a remote environment.

Desirable

• Experience selling apprenticeships, training or learning and development solutions.
• Experience working with large or enterprise-level organisations.
• An understanding of the apprenticeship levy and how organisations can use it to support workforce development.
• Experience managing sales involving multiple stakeholders and complex decision-making processes.

Interpersonal Fit

We are looking for someone who:

• Is warm, approachable and able to connect with a wide range of people.
• Is driven by success and motivated by clear goals.
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and persistence.
• Builds relationships authentically rather than relying on a scripted sales approach.
• Is curious and takes the time to understand each prospective client.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider team.
• Is passionate about leadership, learning and helping people grow.
• Takes ownership and follows opportunities through with energy and consistency.

Why Work With Us?

• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once the monthly target has been met.
• Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification.
• The opportunity to progress to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service.
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays.
• Two weeks’ full sick pay per year upon probation completion.
• A remote-working environment with regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Full reimbursement for required business travel to London.

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment and Inclusion

KnowledgeBrief is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and all colleagues are expected to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks where required. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial 45-minute Microsoft Teams call with our People Partner to discuss the opportunity, their experience and their alignment with the role. Candidates who progress will then be invited to an interview with the Sales Manager. We aim to make our recruitment process timely, transparent and respectful of your experience.

Ready to Apply?

If you are excited by the opportunity to build a strong enterprise sales pipeline, help organisations develop their future leaders and grow your own career in the process, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch.