Client Development Executive

National Skills Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency focused on skills development is seeking a Client Development Executive to drive growth in apprenticeships and learning solutions. Based in London, Peterborough, or Manchester, you'll identify opportunities and build partnerships across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record and strong consultative selling skills. This position offers flexibility and 25 days of holiday plus other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within L&D or apprenticeships.
• Experience winning and growing key accounts.
• Confidence in appearing before senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities targeting diverse organisations.
• Grow existing client accounts into new apprenticeship standards.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in L&D.

Skills

Business development

Consultative selling

Pitching and presenting

Commercial acumen

Resilience

Strategic mindset

Relationship-focused

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Client Development Executive to join their growing team (London, Peterborough or Manchester). As they continue to expand, this role is central to driving growth across apprenticeships and Learning & Development (L&D). You ll be at the forefront of building partnerships, identifying opportunities, and delivering results that support the mission to transform skills and careers through learning.

What You ll Do

• Drive new business opportunities, targeting organisations across diverse sectors.
• Grow existing client accounts, expanding into new apprenticeship standards and L&D solutions.
• Build strong, consultative relationships with senior leaders and Heads of L&D.
• Represent the organisation at events, conferences, and client meetings (in-person and virtual).
• Deliver compelling pitches and proposals that win business.
• Forecast and report with accuracy, ensuring consistent pipeline growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create and deliver world-class client presentations.

What You Bring

• Proven track record in business development or sales, ideally within L&D, apprenticeships, or professional services.
• Strong consultative selling skills, with experience winning and growing key accounts.
• Confidence in pitching and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to spot opportunities and design tailored solutions.
• Resilience, adaptability, and drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic mindset balancing long-term growth with short-term wins.
• A collaborative, relationship-focused approach with strong influencing skills.

What s in it for you

• You ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You ll have the opportunity for flexible working.