Business Development Manager - Commercial Training Specialist

Business Development Manager – Commercial

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Remote (UK) - Must be available for at least six in-person away days per year in London.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: August / September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

(We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage early applications.)

Join KnowledgeBrief

KnowledgeBrief is a leadership and management training provider specialising in apprenticeship delivery, leadership development, business competency training, and professional skills development. Through a blend of apprenticeships, digital learning, workshops, coaching, and practical development programmes, we help individuals and organisations build the knowledge, confidence, and capabilities they need to grow and succeed.

Our vision is to inspire the next generation of leaders through high-impact learning experiences that empower great leadership at every level. We support organisations through core leadership and management training, digital and AI upskilling, and broader organisational performance and professional development solutions.

We are a values-driven organisation with a strong focus on innovation, authenticity, inspiration, and relationships, creating meaningful impact for our learners, clients, colleagues, and partners.

About the Role

We're looking for a commercially minded and consultative Business Development Manager to join our Commercial team.

In this role, you'll help organisations develop their people through leadership, management and professional qualifications, with a particular focus on CMI programmes and bespoke training solutions. Taking a consultative approach, you'll build strong client relationships, carry out training needs analysis to understand organisational goals and skills gaps, and recommend tailored learning solutions that deliver real business impact.

Working closely with our Sales, Marketing and Delivery teams, you'll play a key role in growing our commercial training provision and creating long-term partnerships with clients across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and develop long-term client relationships.


• Conduct training needs analysis to identify organisational and workforce development requirements.


• Recommend tailored learning solutions, including CMI qualifications, leadership programmes and bespoke training.


• Prepare and present commercial proposals aligned to client objectives.


• Promote our commercial training portfolio and demonstrate the value of our learning solutions.


• Manage your sales pipeline and CRM to ensure opportunities are progressed effectively.


• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an outstanding client experience.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience in business development, consultative sales or account management.


• Experience selling commercial training, professional qualifications or learning and development solutions.


• Strong relationship-building, presentation and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to identify client needs and develop tailored training solutions.


• A proactive, organised and commercially focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience selling CMI qualifications or leadership and management development programmes.


• Experience within the learning, education or training sector.


• Knowledge of apprenticeships or wider workforce development solutions.

Why Work With Us?

At KnowledgeBrief, we are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and able to grow.

You’ll benefit from:

• Dedicated monthly CPD time to support your development


• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays


• Two-week company closure over Christmas and New Year


• Company sick pay


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support


• Opportunities to contribute to cross-team projects and organisational growth


• A remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment and Inclusion

KnowledgeBrief is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and all colleagues are expected to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, including right to work, references, and DBS checks where appropriate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Application Process

• Submit your CV via BambooHR


• Initial screening with the People & Culture Team


• Interview stage(s) with the hiring team


• Final decision and feedback

We aim to keep the process timely, transparent, and respectful of your experience.

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and we will be in touch.

The Hiring Team
KnowledgeBrief