Business Development Support Officer

Business Development Support OfficerApprenticeship Training ProviderLocation: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office (West Midlands or Oxfordshire)Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annumBonus: Quarterly bonus linked to activity (calls made, appointments booked, vacancies generated and starts)Holidays: 25 days + bank holidaysAbout the RoleWe are working with a growing apprenticeship training provider rated Good by Ofsted, who are looking to appoint a Sales Administrator / Business Development Support professional to join their commercial team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, outreach and relationship-building, and who wants to play a key role in supporting business growth. You'll work closely with the Business Development Manager, providing hands-on support across lead generation, employer outreach and appointment booking.The role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to develop commercially within the apprenticeship and skills sector.What You'll Be DoingLead Research & Generation

• Research and identify potential employer leads across key markets, including:
• Identify the right decision-makers and contacts within target organisations

Outreach & Engagement

• Carry out targeted outreach via:
  • Email
  • LinkedIn
  • Telephone (confidence picking up the phone is essential)
• Support LinkedIn activity and employer engagement
• Follow up responses and nurture early-stage interest

Appointment Booking & Sales Support

• Book qualified appointments and discovery calls for the Business Development Manager
• Support diary coordination and meeting preparation
• Track outreach activity, outcomes and progress within the CRM

About You

• Previous experience in sales, marketing, recruitment or business development support
• Confident, proactive and comfortable speaking with employers
• Target focused
• Enjoys working closely as part of a small, fast-moving team
• Keen to grow commercially and build a long-term career
• Aligned with business goals and growth

Experience in apprenticeships or training is helpful but not essential.Why Join?

• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
• Supportive, growing organisation
• Opportunity to develop within sales and employer engagement
• Role with genuine impact on business growth

For more information please reach out to Simon Atkins at Pertemps on