Business Development Manager - Youth Community and Wellbeing


Company:	Acorn Training LTD
Salary:	£30,000 - £32,000
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time if we receive suitable applications for the role.

To drive the growth and success of Acorn Training’s contracts in your allocated region. This involves building and maintaining strategic partnerships with new and existing employers, serving as a representative at key forums, effectively managing new business opportunities, and fostering local connections to secure support which ensures the sustained growth, achievement, and profitability of the designated contracts.

Key Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators

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.

Key Performance Indicators

Achievement of Apprenticeship sales and revenue targets within the Business skills sector

Growth in employer, learner, and stakeholder Base

Achievement of specific contract requirements

Development of key partnerships

Market share increase across region

Positive brand image and recognition across region

Timely and accurate reporting

Job Benefits

Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant

Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days

Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing

Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications

Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers

Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge

Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces

Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives

Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards

£500 Recommend a friend scheme

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