Base + Commission
Remote
himalayas
About this role
Business Development Manager – SMEContract: Full-time, permanentLocation: Remote (UK), with travel to London at least six times a year (travel expenses reimbursed)Salary: £35,000–£45,000 per annum, dependent on experienceCommission: Uncapped commission, payable once the monthly target is achievedStart Date: January 2027Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026(We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We encourage early applications.)Join KnowledgeBrief KnowledgeBrief is an apprenticeship and training provider helping people and organisations build the skills they need across business management. Our expertise spans leadership and management, digital, and business and professional services. Through apprenticeships, professional
qualifications, workshops and coaching, we connect learning to real work, helping people make better decisions, lead change and improve organisational performance.Our vision is a future where every organisation can turn learning into measurable performance through confident people, modern leadership and practical capability.
We bring together specialist expertise, our own learning technology and personalised support to help people apply what they learn and make a meaningful difference in their roles.We are guided by our values of being inspirational, innovative and authentic, with relationships at the heart of how we work.
Joining KnowledgeBrief means being part of a team that values the joy of learning and cares about the impact we create for our learners, clients and each other.
About the RoleYou will develop apprenticeship partnerships with small and medium-sized employers, taking a consultative approach to understanding their people, skills and business priorities.
Through thoughtful questions and informed conversations, you will help clients identify where our programmes can make a meaningful difference, building trust from the first conversation and developing partnerships that can grow over time.
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Uncapped
OTE
$45k (range: $35k–$45k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
No ceiling on earnings
Location flexibility
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This remote-friendly role based in GB provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a growing market.
The compensation range of $35k–$45k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.
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