Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Permanent, Full-Time

London, West End 

About Education For Industry Training (EFIT)

EFI Training is a specialist workforce training provider offering customisable in-service training and development, including apprenticeships. EFI Training works directly with all industries to empower individuals and organisations to unlock their full potential through innovative learning experiences.

About the role  

As a result of acquiring The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), working with a new organisational structure, and the creation of the Education For Industry Training (EFI) Division, we now have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to support our talent development brand relationships across all industry sectors. 

The Business Development Manager will be a pivotal role to drive the growth and success of the EFI Training division by generating leads, identifying new business opportunities, growing key partnerships, and expanding our apprenticeship and commercial programme awareness. This position requires a strong blend of commercial acumen, business development and business solution skills and a deep understanding of learning and development and the apprenticeship landscape.

About you

• Business Development: You will have experience in key account management, consultancy selling, or business development roles, in levy funded or commercial learning. 
• Relationship Management: You will have demonstrated the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, at all levels in talent development. 
• Strategic Thinking: You will have strong business acumen and strategic planning skills. Ability to understand clients' business goals and align company's offerings accordingly. 
• Sales and Negotiation Skills: You will be proficient in sales techniques, including upselling, cross-selling, and contract negotiation and a proven track record of achieving revenue targets. 
• Communication: You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas, influence stakeholders, and deliver presentations to both internal and external audiences. 
• Analytical Skills: You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse market data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies. 
• Leadership: You will have experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams and the ability to motivate and inspire team members towards achieving common goals. 
• Organisation and Time Management: You will have effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.

If you are a positive and proactive individual looking to further develop your career in a dynamic and exciting environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Why EFI Training?  

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further.  

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in: 

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance  
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around-the-world trip after 5 years’ service
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• A monthly well-being allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health 

Salary:  

Up to £45,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Next steps/how to apply:

Our recruitment process requires all applicants to submit an application form when applying for a vacancy. The application form should be submitted electronically via our recruitment portal.

Please create an account via the vacancy link on our Jobs at the FRA page and click Start Application to upload and submit your completed application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Application Form: 

Please find the link to download our application form here EFI Application Form

Closing Date: 

8am on Tuesday 23 April 2024. 

Interviews/Recruitment Day: 

Tuesday 30 April 2024 In-person at Newman St, London W1

More Information/Contact us: For more information about EFIT please refer to the job description and person specification available to download.

Please contact recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information.