Business Development and Account Manager Magherafelt, County Londonderry (with hybrid working) About Us Lantra is a leading awarding body for land-based industries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We develop quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications, delivered through a network of training Provider Partners. Working with a range of partners, we promote opportunities within the sector to an increasingly diverse audience.
Each year, over 116,000 learners access our courses across the UK, addressing skills challenges and supporting businesses with innovative solutions. As we go through an exciting period of growth, we are now looking for a Business Development and Account Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits - Salary of £28,500 per annum - 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - Defined contributory pension scheme or pension auto-enrolment scheme - Professional development and career growth opportunities - Collaborative and friendly work environment - Employee assistance scheme - Hapi
employee benefits and wellbeing platform - Medical cash plans - Enhanced maternity and adoption pay - Rewards for length of service - Health and wellbeing events and initiatives - Free voluntary day - Employee rewards - Free parking - Free drinks This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced account management, customer relationship management or business development professional to join our growing organisation.
You'll have the chance to build your commercial experience across a broad portfolio, strengthening your expertise whilst seeing the direct impact of your work on both engagement and business performance. What's more, alongside hybrid working, you'll benefit from professional development and career growth opportunities, a friendly and collaborative culture and a wide-ranging health, wellbeing and rewards package. So, if you're ready to uncover new opportunities and build your career within a respected organisation, read on and apply today.
The Role
As Business Development and Account Manager, you will grow and support our network of training Providers and Instructors across Ireland, driving customer satisfaction and sustainable business growth. Managing a portfolio of Providers, you will build strong relationships, develop account plans and promote our products, services and programmes to increase engagement and income. You will also identify new business opportunities, recruit new Providers and help expand our geographical coverage.
Supporting the growth and development of our Instructor network, you will identify skills gaps and emerging training needs while helping existing Instructors broaden their delivery capabilities.
Additionally, you will: - Conduct Provider account reviews and maintain accurate records - Undertake quality assurance visits and Instructor observations - Produce QA reports and monitor corrective actions - Support exhibitions, conferences and sector events - Provide secretarial support for Lantra Council meetings About You To be considered as a Business Development and Account Manager, you will need: - Experience of account management, customer relationship management or business development - Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with customers or stakeholders - Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines - Experience maintaining accurate records and monitoring actions through to completion - Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and CRM-type systems - To be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience - A full, valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel throughout Ireland The closing date for this role is 26th October 2026. Other organisations may call this role Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales and Account Manager, Commercial Manager, Commercial Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Customer Relationship Manager, Key Account Manager, or Regional Account Manager.
Webrecruit and Lantra are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're ready to take your next step as a Business Development and Account Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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