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Development is what we do, so if you want to join a fast growing, empowered team who are focussed on creating incredible experiences, then get in touch!
Our Team
Listen to our team share why they love working at Raise The Bar
Life at Raise the Bar
"I’m constantly learning new skills which helps not only in my work life but my personal life too. There’s a great culture that exists which brings out the best in its employees."
Rob Southam
Development Coach
"I love that we don't just focus on the development of our learners, the development of our team is just as important."
Hayley Sinclair
Apprenticeships Account Manager
"The inspiring culture has helped me develop my confidence in a safe environment, as everyone makes you feel like part of the family and truly valued."
Elizabeth Cooper
Client Solutions Manager
Current Vacancies
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Business Development Manager – Apprenticeship Programmes
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
Who are we
Raise the Bar is one of the UK’s leading leadership and management development companies, trusted by global brands to develop leaders at every level.
Partnering with some of the UK’s top brands, we not only deliver exceptional programmes but we are also one of the UK’s leading speaker bureaus, handling over 700 of the best thought leaders on the planet.
At our core, we prioritise our people, embodying our values in a high-performance culture that generously rewards those who contribute. Expect an excellent package, a supportive work environment, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We are looking for a results-driven business development manager to join our ever-expanding sales team.
What you’ll do
If you’re driven, disciplined and energised by outbound sales, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a revenue stream with huge earning potential .
You will:
- Respond to business-generated opportunities and engaging with employers to drive learner starts on our apprenticeship courses and online programmes.
- Provide expert guidance on apprenticeship levy and funding options to advise and support clients.
- Facilitate seamless client handovers to our Operations and L&D Departments.
- Generate and developing leads into new clients using the systems, data and technologies available as well as via personal acumen and insight.
- Prepare proposals and contracts for clients that meet all stakeholder budgets and expectations.
- Focussed and personable account management of existing client accounts ensuring solid relationships are built, and client satisfaction and trust is achieved leading to repeat business.
- Attend networking events and opportunities in order to discover new business leads and stay ahead of the curve on industry developments and trends.
- Cross-sell and upsell our product solutions to ensure clients receive the greatest benefit from everything we can offer.
- Build effective working relationships with the Marketing team to ensure client reach and engagement.
- Work effectively with the wider Client Solutions team to ensure client satisfaction.
- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure client accounts are financially healthy and terms are adhered to.
- Ensure individual and team targets are achieved on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales records, enabling effective tracking and analysis.
- Actively communicate customer feedback to internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provide responsive support to internal and external queries, demonstrating your commitment to exceptional service delivery.
- Support the Head of Client Solutions with administrative and project support needs where required.
- Any other ad hoc duties and reasonable requests in line with business needs and the skill level of the post holder.
What we’re looking for
- Proven 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the apprenticeship sector
- A consultative and solution-focused approach to sales
- A great network of contacts across LinkedIn and other sources
- The ability to work alone but also be a keen team player
If you thrive in outbound environments and want a role with real autonomy and impact, you’ll excel here.
What you’ll earn
- Base salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
- OTE: £60,000+ (uncapped)
Why join Raise the Bar
- World-class experts and content underpinning your sales story
- A culture built on excellence, integrity and impact
- Full autonomy to create your success — with the reward to match
How to apply
Upload your CV and a short note explaining why you’re right for this high-performance outbound sales role.
Equality & diversity
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: no support is required with this vacancy
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Business Development Manager – Leadership Programmes
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
Who are we
Raise the Bar is one of the UK’s leading leadership and management development companies, trusted by global brands to develop leaders at every level. Our flagship programmes, Change Catalyst and Empower: Women in Business, are transformational, high-impact development journeys delivered by world-class experts.
We are looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to join our team and scale these commercial programmes across the UK and internationally.
What you’ll do
If you’re driven, disciplined and energised by outbound sales, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a revenue stream with huge earning potential.
You will:
- Drive proactive outbound prospecting across HR, Talent, Leadership and ED&I markets
- Build, manage and convert a high-quality pipeline from scratch
- Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, demos, follow-up and close
- Win individual seats, group bookings and corporate cohorts
- Host online programme overviews and taster sessions
- Achieve weekly seat targets (discussed at interview)
- Consistently hit and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets
It’s a results-driven growth role for someone who loves building their own success.
What we’re looking for
- 3+ years of proven B2B sales experience (L&D, HR tech, SaaS or professional services ideal)
- Strong track record of hunting and winning new business
- Confident selling to HR Directors, Talent Leads and senior stakeholders
- Comfortable making outbound calls daily and generating pipeline independently
- Skilled at running compelling virtual demos and programme overviews
- Commercially sharp, proactive and persistent
- Ambitious, confident and motivated by high earnings
If you thrive in outbound environments and want a role with real autonomy and impact, you’ll excel here.
What you’ll earn
- Base salary: £50,000 per annum
- OTE: £100,000+ (uncapped)
- Commission: Paid per seat sold on each programme, with weekly targets. Full commission structure will be shared at the interview stage.
The programmes you’ll sell
Change Catalyst:
A six-part transformational leadership experience delivered by global experts in high performance, neuroscience, ED&I, commercial leadership and the future of work. Ideal for senior leaders, high-potential managers and progressive organisations.
Empower: Women in Business:
A four-part development journey designed to increase confidence, leadership capability and career progression for women. Perfect for women’s networks, ED&I strategies and corporate programmes.
Both programmes are high-margin, high-impact and have unlimited seat capacity — giving you a scalable product set with huge demand.
Why join Raise the Bar
- A unique opportunity to own and scale a commercial revenue line
- High-quality programmes that stand out in the leadership market
- World-class experts and content underpinning your sales story
- A culture built on excellence, integrity and impact
- Full autonomy to create your success — with the reward to match
How to apply
Upload your CV and a short note explaining why you’re right for this high-performance outbound sales role.
Equality & diversity
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: no support is required with this vacancy