Central Business Development Manager focusing on Asset Finance for SMEs at Allica Bank. Provides professional relationship management services to Key Business Introducers and customers.
About the role
- Business Development Manager for Acorn Training, enhancing partnerships and managing business opportunities in Greater Manchester. Responsible for achieving sales targets and fostering employer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Actively promote Acorn Training's services and training programmes effectively.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns.
- Identify and develop productive and sustainable relationships with potential employers, partners, and wider stakeholders.
- Actively prospect to maintain a strong pipeline of potential and future learners, employers, and referral partners relevant to the contract requirements.
- Be responsible for your pipeline of opportunities, including lead generation, meetings, and closing sales against the contract to grow its value.
- Manage your pipeline of data effectively and efficiently to maximise conversion rates and continuously strive to enhance it.
- Keep your knowledge up to date in all sectors to provide personalised, passionate, and ethical information, advice and guidance to potential employers and customers at all given opportunities.
- Use CRM and other systems accurately and consistently to document your progress with your pipeline, demonstrations, and meetings for daily forecasting.
- Work with your team to ensure a smooth transition from sale through onboarding to delivery.
- Attend networking events and exhibitions in your region to become familiar with your target audience and their needs.
- Share knowledge and best practices with your colleagues and peers to enhance the experience of potential customers.
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the business, offering new suggestions and ideas wherever possible.
- Achieve the KPIs set on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Requirements
- Level 3 Customer service, business development, sales management, or equivalent qualification (essential)
- GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle with business use insurance (essential)
- Level 4 Management qualification (desirable)
- IOSH Health and Safety qualification (desirable)
- Minimum of three years of business development experience, with a track record of meeting or exceeding apprenticeship sales targets. (essential)
- Experience in the private training or education sector. (essential)
- Prior experience in developing partnerships with other education providers. (essential)
- Demonstrated success in building and managing a sales team. (desirable)
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of current business development and sales strategies. (essential)
- Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance. (essential)
- Commitment to income generation and commercial activity. (essential)
- Understanding of adult learning principles and educational methodologies. (desirable)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. (essential)
- Customer-focused and client-centric mindset. (essential)
- Strong negotiation and relationship building abilities. (essential)
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making. (essential)
- Effective project management and time management skills. (essential)
- Proactive and results oriented. (essential)
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic industry. (essential)
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the training sector. (essential)
- Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. (essential)
- Proficient in using sales and CRM software. (desirable)
- Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. (desirable)
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Support Allica Bank's Asset Finance KBI strategy while managing relationships with key business introducers. Deliver exceptional customer service and maximize value for Allica, KBIs, and customers.
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