Business Development Manager

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future of Tech Talent.

About the Role

Step into a high‑impact sales role at QA, where you’ll build and grow relationships with new and existing clients across a wide range of industries. As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting our industry‑leading IT & digital apprenticeship programmes — helping businesses upskill their teams or bring in fresh tech talent through our career‑launching pathways.

QA is one of the UK’s top digital and tech apprenticeship providers, giving you a powerful proposition to take to market. You’ll offer clients a suite of impactful solutions, including apprenticeships, access to our QA learning platform, and exciting progression routes like graduate apprenticeships through our exclusive partnership with UWS.

You’ll use best‑in‑class sales techniques, backed by continuous coaching, mentoring, and a collaborative culture where your growth is our priority. At QA, we win together.

What You’ll Do

 Drive New Business

• Prospect and engage new customers and partners across multiple industries
• Open doors, spark conversations, and shape high‑value opportunities

Grow Strong Client Relationships

• Maintain and expand existing accounts, becoming a trusted advisor
• Run confident, consultative client meetings and tailor solutions to their needs

Close Opportunities with Impact

• Prepare compelling quotes, proposals, and high‑quality presentations
• Use data and insight to prioritise your pipeline strategically — and exceed targets consistently

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing, supportive sales team
• Sell solutions that make a real difference to businesses and careers
• Access ongoing coaching, mentoring, and career progression
• Thrive in a culture that celebrates success and champions development

What We’ll Do for You

Sounds exciting, right? Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

Sales Rewards

We offer an incredible incentive-based reward program alongside an uncapped commission structure. Our top performers earn a place in the prestigious 110 Club. To qualify, simply achieve 110% of your annual target—and you’ll enjoy an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid VIP trip abroad! Previous destinations have included Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Barcelona, Hvar, and next up: Ibiza!

But it’s not all work and no play. At QA, we love to celebrate success and recognise our people. From exclusive top-table lunches with senior leadership to exciting incentive trips across the UK—Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh—and unforgettable summer and Christmas parties, there’s always something to look forward to. We also embrace cultural celebrations, including Eid. Want to see the fun? Check out our LinkedIn page for photos!

Downtime

Your wellbeing matters to us. That’s why we offer benefits designed to help you recharge and thrive, including:

• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying scheme
• Early Finish Fridays at 4pm
• BUPA healthcare, Medicash plan, Gympass
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 2 charity leave days per year

Our People

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee that all applicants with a disability who meet the role criteria will progress to the next stage of the process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.