Apprentice Business Development Manager

Embrace and role model the desired behaviours to exemplify our company's values, promoting an ethical, positive company culture To maintain consistent and documented compliance with all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Data Integrity (DI), quality and best practice requirements To support the BDM team in executing business development plans in focus areas (private income; collaborative R&D; strategic) in alignment with CPI and key target metrics To support the BDM team to develop sustainable collaborative partnerships (companies, universities, innovation centres) to enable the effective delivery against technical and business development strategies To understand public funding and networks to enable efficient and proactive identification and prioritisation of project opportunities (such as grant subcontract work) To support the development of compelling project proposals/briefs/quotes via accurately following CPI business processes To input to relevant business development data/reports to support various internal management activities (to include portfolio management, business performance) and external stakeholder reporting/monitoring (grant funding bodies) Utilisation and accurate data entry in CPI’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. To accurately record key performance data to support CPI’s Impact assessment programme To contribute to the continuous development and improvement of CPI’s business development processes To follow up upon the status of actions To carry out business development administration tasks To support business development compliance requirements Upon completion of the apprenticeship, be proficient in managing a small account portfolio with associated order intake and revenue targets

Training Outcome:

1. Business Development Executive / Junior BDM
After completing the apprenticeship, most individuals move into a full-time Business Development Executive or Junior BDM role.

Focus:

Managing your own sales pipeline Prospecting and lead generation Supporting or owning smaller accounts Hitting individual sales or growth targets

Business Development Manager (Fully Qualified)
This is the most common next formal step.

Focus:

Full ownership of key client accounts Negotiating and closing larger deals Developing strategic partnerships Revenue, growth, and retention responsibility Mentoring junior sales or apprentices At this stage, your role becomes more strategic and commercially accountable.

Senior Business Development Manager / Account Manager
Progression here depends on performance and business size.

Focus:

Managing high-value or enterprise accounts Leading complex negotiations Influencing pricing and commercial strategy Coaching other BDMs Cross‑selling and long‑term client strategy

Employer Description:

At CPI we work with our partners to translate inventions into products and processes that enhance health and well-being, protect and improve our environment and increase productivity across industries. With a deep understanding of innovation processes and funding, outstanding technical expertise and industry relevant assets, we enable products and processes to be quickly and cost-effectively brought to market.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental