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.