Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager,  

Content Design & Development Solutions 

About GP Strategies – The Learning Velocity Company™ 

In a world moving at the pace of AI, GP Strategies is The Learning Velocity Company™—amplifying human potential at the speed of opportunity. 

For over 60 years, we’ve brought together some of the brightest minds in learning and development. Today, we’re evolving that legacy for an AI-first world—where skills change rapidly, business strategies shift constantly, and continuous learning is no longer optional. 

We help organizations keep up—and get ahead—by delivering learning that is: 

• Fast – keeping pace with constant market change 
• Relevant – deeply connected to real work and real challenges 
• Impactful – designed to drive measurable performance 

From upskilling workforces to enabling enterprise transformation, we partner with global leaders to ensure their people are always ready for what’s next. 

Above all, we are a trusted partner—helping organizations navigate complexity, embrace change, and lead with confidence. 

Role Purpose 

We are seeking a Business Development Manager, Content Design & Development Solutions to drive strategic commercial growth across the EMEA region. This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven sales professional who excels at building senior relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding learning and talent solutions in complex, multi-market environments. 

You will play a pivotal role in growing our Talent & Learning Solutions portfolio, developing new business, and strengthening our presence across diverse industries and geographies. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help translate market opportunities into tangible revenue growth. 

Location: Fully Remote 

Travel: Across Europe 

Key Accountabilities 

Revenue Growth & Market Expansion 

• Build and deliver a robust pipeline to achieve agreed sales and revenue targets 
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across priority markets and sectors 
• Expand existing client relationships to drive account growth and long-term value 
• Develop a strong regional network, particularly with Chief Learning and Talent Executives 

Business Development Leadership 

• Lead and execute business development initiatives across the region 
• Partner with the European Senior Director of Talent & Learning Solutions and wider sales teams to align on growth strategy 
• Contribute to a high-performance sales culture focused on results, collaboration, and continuous improvement 

Commercial Execution & Sales Excellence 

• Execute targeted sales strategies and lead generation campaigns 
• Develop, write, and refine compelling, outcome-driven sales proposals 
• Deliver impactful client presentations and pitches that resonate at senior levels 
• Translate client challenges into tailored, value-led learning solutions 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and delivery teams across regions and business units 
• Ensure alignment from opportunity identification through to solution delivery 
• Contribute to a seamless, integrated OneGP client experience 

Market & Industry Insight 

• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs 
• Use insights to refine sales strategies and inform decision-making 
• Position GP Strategies as a trusted partner in learning and workforce transformation 

What Success Looks Like 

• Consistent achievement (or overachievement) of revenue and pipeline targets 
• Strong, sustainable client relationships at senior levels 
• A healthy pipeline of new and expansion opportunities across EMEA 
• High-quality, strategic sales engagements and proposals 
• Effective collaboration across teams, driving integrated solution wins 

Experience & Competencies 

• Proven experience in business development, selling to large enterprises, managing sales cycles of 6-8 weeks 
• Proven success of selling project-based learning content design and development solutions  
• Track record of building and converting new business pipelines 
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and close opportunities 
• Advanced communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills 
• Experience working across regional or international markets 

Mindset & OneGP Behaviours 

• Growth-oriented with a strong drive to win and deliver results 
• Proactive and self-motivated, thriving in autonomous, fast-paced environments 
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and regions 
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic, evolving markets 
• Client-focused with a passion for delivering value through learning solutions

Why Join GP Strategies 

At GP Strategies, growth is not just a commercial ambition—it is our purpose. We help organizations unlock performance through learning, leadership, and workforce transformation. 

As a Business Development Director, you will play a critical role in expanding our impact across EMEA—building relationships, shaping opportunities, and contributing to the continued success of our global business.

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.