Business Development Manager

Paragon Skills Derby, England Mar 31, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £35,000
Work Remote

Business Development Manager focuses on achieve kpis and apprenticeship targets through new business and account management.

What the role involves

  • Achieve KPIs and apprenticeship targets through new business and account management.
  • Provide expert guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy and ROI for clients.
  • Build lasting client relationships.
  • Design tailored apprenticeship solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery.
  • Work collaboratively with internal colleagues ensuring all new business deliverables are communicated effectively and commercial arrangements are agreed as part of the on-boarding.

Skills and requirements

  • Strong commercial acumen and consultative sales approach.
  • Confident communicator with experience presenting to decision-makers.
  • CRM experience a plus.

Confirmed role details

  • Remote (based in Dorset, Bournemouth or surrounding areas).
  • From £35,000 + generous commission.
  • Drive learner starts across your region or sales vertical-particularly within the care sector.
  • 20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme.

Candidate fit

  • commercial awareness, confident communication, follow-through, and resilience with customers or clients

Additional role context

  • Paragon Skills is a top 5 training provider, rated Ofsted Grade 2 "Good," and recognised as one of the UK's top 9 places to work.
  • 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays.
  • Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives.

Known job details

  • Pay: £35,000
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