Business Growth Manager

  • Full-time
  • Homebased
  • Last day to apply: 03/07/2025

About AIM and the role

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group have an exciting opportunity for a Business Growth Manager.

 

Location: Home based with UK travel and visits to Derby office

Salary: £40,241 to £45,864

Contract: Full time 36.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 3rd July 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we have a large volume of applications.


About AIM

AIM Qualification and Assessment Group is a leading Awarding (AO) and End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) offering award-winning qualifications and nominated end-point assessment services. Our vision of empowering futures is built on the pillars of inclusion, integrity, respect and empowerment and these values are rooted in everything we do.

Our people are curious and creative who anchor us to our foundations and help to achieve our charitable objectives for learning – all kinds of learning for all kinds of people. Whether it’s at home, in the classroom or in the workplace, learning is the key to improving our chances in life. 

The Business Growth Manager plays a key role in supporting AIM’s strategic and operational objectives. This role ensures efficiency, compliance, and smooth operations within its function while contributing to AIM’s broader success.

What you will be doing

Relationship Management

1.1 Establish relationships with potential new customers by providing information, advice and support.

1.2 Maintain relationships with existing customers by providing guidance and support for our products and services.

1.3 Represent AIM at both regional and national events promoting AIM and seeking out future opportunities.

1.4 Prepare reports and submit to the Director for Business Transformation and Growth and the End-Point Assessment Director relating to business intelligence and performance.

1.5 Contribute to the planning and delivery of specific product launches.

1.6 Negotiate fees and prepare contracts for new providers.

1.7 Actively recruit providers for current apprenticeship standards


Performance Reporting

2.1 Review and report on internal performance data to ensure team targets are achieved.

2.2 Gather and record stakeholder feedback for quality improvement and monitoring requirements.

2.3 Manipulate external data to influence targeted approach for provider recruitment.


Business Case Development

3.1 Liaise with key internal colleagues to gather and submit business case for new products.

3.2 Gather internal information to create applications for approval for delivery of EPA, qualifications and bespoke.


Accountability and Regional Ownership

4.1 Take full ownership of the assigned region, acting as the primary point of contact and authority for all business growth-related activities.

4.2 Maintain an in-depth understanding of each centre within the region, including performance metrics, key stakeholders, product uptake, and potential growth opportunities.

4.3 As agreed with the Head of Business Growth and in line with targets, conduct regular F2F visits to each centre to strengthen relationships, evaluate service delivery, identify upselling opportunities, and ensure alignment with AIM’s strategic objectives.

4.4 Lead by example through visibility, responsiveness, and proactive engagement with all centres and partners.

 

Sales, Targets, and KPI Performance

5.1 Work to defined individual and regional growth KPIs across all AIM areas, including but not limited to: EPA, qualifications, bespoke products, and Access to HE.

5.2 Consistently exceed sales and growth targets by identifying new business, cross-selling across AIM’s full portfolio, and maximising revenue from existing partnerships.

5.3 Develop a detailed regional sales and activity plan that includes short- and long-term pipeline development, key account actions, and conversion goals.

5.4 Provide weekly/monthly KPI updates to the Head of Business Growth, including revenue tracking, prospect conversion rates, and risk/opportunity forecasting.

5.5 Proactively identify and act on upselling and cross-selling opportunities during all stages of the customer lifecycle.


Performance Accountability

6.1 Take personal accountability for achieving and exceeding defined growth metrics and sales targets within the region.

6.2 Participate in regular performance reviews to evaluate delivery against KPIs, with improvement plans where required.

6.3 Contribute to weekly meetings by sharing accurate, timely insights from the region regarding trends, competition, and market demands.

6.4 Champion a high performance culture within the team through collaboration, innovation, and a results oriented mindset.


Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you have the following essential requirements/qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development, account management, or sales 
  • Experience and knowledge of the qualification landscape  
  • Proven track record of achieving sales or growth targets 
  • Willing and able to travel within a defined region for face-to-face meetings 

Benefits and how to apply

• On-site car parking

• Employee cash health plan

• Employee shopping discount scheme

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas break

• Flexible working, hybrid working


How to apply 

We actively work to increase diversity in our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to having a team with diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We offer family friendly, inclusive employment practices and flexible working arrangements to support colleagues’ individual circumstances.


If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the application questions and upload your CV and covering letter. 


Contact us If you have any queries about the role, contact us on [email protected]