Job Title: Business Development Manager - Restart
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (+ commission)
Due to rapid growth within the business, we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our amazing Restart team at Leep Group! This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic organisation making a difference within the community.
Our Business Development Managers will establish, grow and maximise employer relationships in identified key sectors across the region or contract area. They will be responsible for sourcing and establishing new business and developing existing relationships with employers to provide opportunities for repeat, volume, sustainable jobs for Leep participants. The right candidate will be target driven and work with KPI’s which align to the three areas of their role (Sales, Service and Specialist Support).
Main Responsibilities
- Create and maintain strong relationships with new and existing employers to generate ongoing, exclusive or ringfenced vacancies and supported opportunities for Leep participants, identifying the recruitment needs of each employer and tailoring pre-screens and group assessments to their specific needs and ensuring that contractual terms are met.
- Confidently and effectively sell the Leep Employer Services offer to new and potential employers, utilising marketing tools and collateral, social media, online and web-based meeting and conference (webinar) tools and self-sourcing opportunities aligned with their area of expertise or sector.
- Make regular contact with all key employers with repeat vacancies, conducting fortnightly meetings at a minimum with all major employers and account managed relationships where ongoing recruitment is occurring.
- Ensure clear and effective communication with the EA teams, promoting opportunities and employers to prepare participants for Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes and Pre-Employment Training, including forward planning for future roles.
- Meet and exceed all individual performance targets on a monthly basis, seeking feedback and input to continuously improve and deliver strong outcomes for our participants and commissioners.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in account management, working in an outcome or target-based environment with a track record of exceeding targets and managing external relationships with people at all levels.
- Strong understanding of local employment market, specific growth sectors and local employment trends and challenges, with ability to engage and present to prospects in person and using digital platforms.
- High level digital literacy skills, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £40,000.
- 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) + an additional birthday day off.
- The opportunity to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave.
- Free access to our Medicash healthcare plan.
- Employee of the month and yearly staff recognition awards.
- Summer and Christmas parties.
- Recognition of Grade 1 OTLAs.
- Continuing professional development opportunities.
- More importantly, working for an organisation that cares!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
About Leep Group
Leep Group (formally The B2W Group) is made up of likeminded companies who share a common goal; to empower people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop their careers. We achieve this through the provision of professional recruitment, training and coaching services, all designed to suit the needs of employers and individuals within the UK. Founded in 2011, Leep Group consists of BackToWork, Leep Talent and Leep Trade, and together we have trained and supported tens of thousands of people, making a positive difference in people’s lives and communities. We believe in investing in our staff, offering opportunities for professional growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and aims to deliver exceptional educational experiences for our learners.
All employees at Leep Group have a commitment to: Implement Leep's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; Take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities; Implement the Leep's health and safety policies and practices; Contribute to Leep's commitment to continuous improvement as identified in Leep's quality assurance systems; Be committed to Leep's safeguarding procedures and high priority to be given to the safeguarding of learners. Leep Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to actively uphold our safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies. Safeguarding training is provided for every employee, and robust safer recruitment practices are followed at all stages of employment. All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom - proof of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process. Leep Group is unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Learner-facing roles that involve working directly with learners will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including relevant barred list checks. All other roles will require a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process. The successful candidate must also complete all pre-employment vetting and will complete safeguarding training during their induction.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- employment/training industry: 1 year (required)
- business development: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
