Job Introduction
Business Development Representative
Here at BPP we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, and we are looking for a talented and motivated Sales and Business Development professional to support our new growth and find opportunities within the sector.
The Business Development Representative will lead business development activities by generating revenue opportunities within the sector.
We are growing!
As a Business Development Representative, you’ll drive growth within existing BPP corporate accounts. Your role is to engage leads, spark interest, and qualify opportunities. This is a crucial, fast-paced role that blends outreach, and relationship building. You’ll work closely with the sales teams to identify the right people, deliver compelling messaging, and help move leads through the pipeline.
With a strong knowledge of the sector, they will be able to build lasting relationships with clients through a consultative approach that can demonstrate alignment to the businesses' goals and a long-term return on investment.
Why work for BPP?
It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
What You’ll Do
As a Business Development Representative, you’ll be at the front line of our commercial growth efforts focused on identifying, engaging, and qualifying new business opportunities. This is a key top-of-funnel role where you’ll help build a strong pipeline of potential clients for BPP Education Group’s portfolio of professional and technology-focused learning solutions.
Business Development Representatives will play a critical role in supporting pipeline growth by:
- Qualifying Prospects: Assessing whether identified contacts within a target list of companies have training and development needs that align with BPP Corporate Training’s programmes and services.
- Securing Meetings: Scheduling introductory meetings between qualified prospects and the appropriate Corporate Account Manager to explore potential opportunities.
With the help of a Sales Leader and Corporate Account Managers, you will research existing client companies, identify new decision makers, connect with prospects and discuss current training requirements and qualify whether they have a need that BPP can support before handing over to the Corporate Account Manager for a calendared meeting.
What we’re looking for
- up to 2 years experience in sales, business development or sales development
- preferably in a key client or B2B function, and in a technology or education/training environment
- Interest in technology, education, or skills development sectors
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Resilience and comfort with outbound calling/emails
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Organisational and time management skills
- A growth mindset and motivation to build a career in sales
- Polite, professional and presentable
Why BPP? We’re already in growth mode. This year alone we’ve opened a new office in Dubai and acquired businesses in both Vancouver and Melbourne. Our plans aren’t just ambitious, they’re already happening.
If you’re looking to be part of a business that’s going places, now’s a good time to join. Apply now
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
- Competency style interview with two team members – 60 minutes
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices
BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.