Business Development Manager

Job description

About The Role

Business Development Manager – Glasgow

Location: Glasgow (G2 5AH) | Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Package: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission + incentive-based rewards

About the Role

Join QA as a Business Development Manager and play a key role in building and growing relationships with new and existing clients across a wide range of industries. You’ll be at the forefront of selling our industry-leading apprenticeship programmes in IT and digital, helping businesses upskill their workforce or hire fresh talent through our career-starting pathways.

QA is one of the UK’s leading digital and tech apprenticeship providers. In this role, you’ll offer impactful solutions including apprenticeships, access to the QA platform, and progression opportunities such as graduate apprenticeships through our exclusive partnership with UWS.

You’ll apply best-in-class sales techniques, supported by ongoing coaching and mentoring. We believe in growing together—our collaborative culture celebrates success and supports development every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect for new customers and partners while maintaining and growing existing relationships
• Facilitate client meetings to present tailored solutions and maximize sales opportunities
• Prepare quotes and proposals, delivering high-quality presentations aligned with client needs
• Analyse and interpret sales data to strategically prioritize your pipeline and consistently exceed targets

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team where success is celebrated, and your work makes a real difference.

About Us

What We’ll Do for You

Sounds exciting, right? Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

Sales Rewards

• We offer an incredible incentive-based reward program alongside an uncapped commission structure. Our top performers earn a place in the prestigious 110 Club. To qualify, simply achieve 110% of your annual target—and you’ll enjoy an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid VIP trip abroad! Previous destinations have included Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Barcelona, Hvar, and next up: Ibiza!

• But it’s not all work and no play. At QA, we love to celebrate success and recognise our people. From exclusive top-table lunches with senior leadership to exciting incentive trips across the UK—Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh—and unforgettable summer and Christmas parties, there’s always something to look forward to. We also embrace cultural celebrations, including Eid. Want to see the fun? Check out our LinkedIn page for photos!

Downtime

Your wellbeing matters to us. That’s why we offer benefits designed to help you recharge and thrive, including:

• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying scheme
• Early Finish Fridays at 4pm
• BUPA healthcare, Medicash plan, Gympass
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 2 charity leave days per year

Our People

• We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee that all applicants with a disability who meet the role criteria will progress to the next stage of the process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow City

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English