Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships & Engineering Training

West Yorkshire | Home-Based Full-Time | Permanent Looking for a home-based business development role where you can genuinely shape the future of engineering skills? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering training provider, working with over 300 employer partners across industry. You’ll play a key role in driving growth, building relationships, and delivering apprenticeship and training solutions that make a real impact. If you’re commercially driven, confident with clients, and enjoy a consultative sales approach — this role offers real autonomy, purpose, and long-term opportunity. Why This Role Stands Out * Home-based role with full autonomy * 42 days annual leave including bank holidays * Christmas shutdown (7 days reserved) * Commission structure in place * Strong pension contribution * Life insurance (4x salary) * Private healthcare after qualifying period * Early finish every Friday * Supportive, people-focused organisation with genuine progression Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:15pm and Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the role. The Role This is a key commercial role responsible for driving sales and employer engagement activity across West Yorkshire (Selby through Leeds to Sheffield). You’ll take ownership of your own territory, managing a pipeline of opportunities, building long-term partnerships, and delivering a first-class consultative sales experience to employers across engineering and manufacturing sectors. What You’ll Be Doing * Delivering a consultative sales approach across apprenticeship and training solutions * Managing and developing a pipeline of opportunities to achieve personal sales targets * Building strong, long-term relationships with employers and key accounts * Delivering engaging sales presentations and proposals to prospects and clients * Attending meetings with employers, stakeholders, and industry contacts * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM records of all activity * Gathering and sharing market intelligence to support business strategy * Supporting and attending events, exhibitions, open days and promotional activities * Contributing to team activity, meetings and wider organisational initiatives What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in business development, key account management, or employer engagement * Strong consultative sales skills and ability to influence at all levels * Confident presenting and building credibility with clients * Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially aware * Comfortable managing your own territory in a home-based role * Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Experience in a similar role and sector would be a distinct advantage. You’ll ideally be based centrally within West Yorkshire, given the regional coverage of the role. Why Apply? This is more than a sales role — it’s an opportunity to play a key part in developing future engineering talent, supporting businesses, and contributing to long-term skills growth across the region. You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong reputation, clear growth plans, and a genuine commitment to developing both its learners and its people. Apply Now If you’re looking for a home-based commercial role with autonomy, purpose, and strong long-term prospects, we’d love to hear from you