Key Account Manager - Business Development & Commercial Engagement

Want a sales role with real purpose not just targets?

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.

This is your opportunity to step into a home-based Business Development role where youll work directly with engineering and manufacturing businesses, helping them build future talent through apprenticeships and training solutions.

Youll have full ownership of your territory, real autonomy, and the chance to earn well while making a genuine impact.

The Opportunity

Were recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering training provider with a strong reputation and over 300 employer partnerships across the UK.

Theyre growing and this role is key to that growth.

Youll be responsible for developing new business, managing key accounts, and delivering a consultative, relationship-led sales approach across the West Yorkshire region (Leeds, Sheffield, Selby and surrounding areas).

Whats On Offer

• £39,000 basic salary
• Commission + bonus structure (uncapped earning potential)
• 42 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Christmas shutdown
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Strong pension contribution
• Early finish every Friday
• Fully home-based with autonomy

What Youll Be Doing

• Driving new business across engineering and manufacturing clients
• Managing and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Building long-term relationships with employers and key decision-makers
• Selling apprenticeship programmes and workforce development solutions
• Delivering engaging client meetings, presentations, and proposals
• Attending networking events, employer meetings, and industry events
• Keeping CRM systems updated with accurate pipeline and activity data
• Gathering market intelligence to support business growth

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in Business Development / Sales / Key Account Management / Employer Engagement
• Strong consultative sales approach (not transactional selling)
• Confident communicator comfortable with client-facing meetings
• Target-driven with a commercial mindset
• Able to manage your own diary and territory effectively
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience in apprenticeships, training, education, engineering, or manufacturing

Location

• Home-based role
• Covering West Yorkshire (Leeds, Sheffield, Selby and surrounding areas)
• Ideal for candidates based in or near: Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield

Why Apply?

This isnt just another sales job.

Youll be helping businesses solve real skills challenges while supporting the next generation of engineers all within a business that values autonomy, trust, and long-term development. xwzovoh

Apply Now

If youre a driven Business Development professional looking for a home-based sales role with purpose and earning potential, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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