Business Development Degree Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Generation & Pipeline Development 

Conduct research to identify new leads, partnerships, and sales opportunities Support the qualification of inbound leads and prospecting of outbound opportunities Use CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) to track contacts, deals, and interactions 

Client Engagement & Relationship Management 

Assist in preparing proposals, pitch decks, and commercial presentations Shadow senior colleagues on discovery calls, client briefings, and follow-up meetings Help maintain client records and communication logs 

Market Research & Competitive Analysis 

Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments Analyse commercial opportunities across sectors, geographies, and service lines Create reports to inform pricing, positioning, or partnership strategy 

Proposal & Bid Support 

Support the development of RFP responses and bid documents for new opportunities Contribute to the assembly of case studies, capability statements, and client profiles Track tender portals and coordinate bid calendars 

Strategic Planning & Commercial Growth 

Collaborate on business planning activities, market entry strategies, and revenue forecasts Provide input into quarterly and annual sales targets, performance metrics, and reporting Help shape go-to-market strategies for new products or services 

Cross-functional Collaboration 

Work closely with marketing, delivery, product, and finance teams to align business development efforts Participate in internal planning and knowledge-sharing sessions 

Core Skills & Competencies 

Commercial Awareness  Strong interest in markets, industries, and how organizations grow Basic understanding of revenue models, business models, and value propositions 

Analytical Thinking 

Ability to assess market and financial data to inform decisions Comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM/BI tools 

Communication Skills 

Excellent written and verbal communication Confidence to contribute to client conversations and internal meetings 

Initiative & Adaptability 

Self-starter who is eager to learn and take on responsibility

Training:

Training & Assessment:

The apprenticeship includes formal instruction from Blackpool and The Fylde College Degree awarded by Lancaster University with a dual qualification awarded by CMI.

There are 4 different pathways (Leadership, HR Management, Digital Marketing and Financial Management).

Year 1 teaches the core principles of each of the pathways above so you will get an overview of all areas.

Monthly college teaching day required at the University Centre in Blackpool, which can be offered remotely.

Apprenticeship Pathways:

CMDA (Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship). This covers level 4, level 5 and level 6 - Chartered manager (degree) / Skills England.

Training Outcome:

Full time position on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
As the digital age storms in the industry, businesses must keep up with the ever-evolving technology by enabling businesses with new age solutions. At VE3, we are committed to helping our clients keep up with the latest technological landscape by delivering innovative solutions that solve their challenges in achieving their best operations and outcomes.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working