Client Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Development Manager to enhance service quality and drive commercial growth. In this pivotal role, you will build strong relationships with existing clients, monitor delivery performance, and uncover opportunities for deeper engagement. This is a chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and collaborative culture that values trust and accountability. If you have a background in recruitment or account management and are ready to take ownership of your success, this position offers clear progression and the opportunity to shape the future of client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or client development is essential.
• Strong ownership and accountability in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted point of contact for existing accounts.
• Identify commercial opportunities to deepen client engagement.

Skills

Account Management

Client Development

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

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Are you ready to take ownership of customer success?

Looking to step into a role where you can genuinely shape service quality, unlock commercial growth, and become a key part of a high-performing team?

The Advocate Group is hiring a Client Development Manager to join our business and take the lead on strengthening partnerships, enhancing delivery, and identifying opportunities across our existing client base.

Who are we?:

• A values-led search firm, partnering with the most exciting names in FMCG and consumer products

• Built on consistency, quality, and long-term relationships — not transactional recruitment

• A collaborative culture where people are trusted, empowered, and genuinely supported to succeed

• Huge growth potential — and a real opportunity to make your mark in a strategically important role

The Role:

We’re looking for someone who can build credibility fast, drive service excellence, and uncover opportunities to grow.

Here’s how:

· Act as a trusted point of contact across a portfolio of existing accounts

· Lead clear, consistent role briefings to align consultants and ensure delivery-readiness

· Monitor delivery performance, spot friction points, and lead structured service reviews

· Partner with consultants to add value across functions, geographies, or business units

· Identify commercial opportunities to deepen client engagement and scale partnerships

· Influence both client outcomes and internal processes by sharing insight and driving action

About You:

· Background in recruitment, account management, or client development

· Commercially focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

· A confident communicator, capable of influencing both clients and internal teams

· Analytical mindset — able to turn performance data into clear action

· Values-led, with a natural ability to build trust and credibility

· Corporate, Strategic or mid - senior recruitment experience is ideal

· Competitive salary and bonus scheme

· Clear scope for progression and impact

· Supportive, collaborative culture with strong leadership backing

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Hit Apply Now or contact Chris Dickenson directly on 0161 639 0080 or 07714 773 579