Senior L&D Partner

Tina Lacey Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Birthday off

Gym membership and dining subsidy

Pension scheme CPD

Job summary

Tina Lacey Recruitment Ltd seeks a Senior L&D Partner (Sales) for an August start in Salford, Manchester. This permanent, full-time role offers £35k-£40k base plus uncapped OTE and Agile working.

You will profile accounts, build a robust pipeline, own key client portfolios, and deliver weekly sales targets with strategic account management across learning solutions. Benefits include 24 days holidays plus bank holidays, Christmas closure, healthcare cash plan, pension scheme, CPD and professional

Qualifications

• Experience in managing corporate accounts.
• Proven sales track record with £200k+ portfolio value.
• Strong consultative sales skills and industry awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular strategic reviews with existing clients and renewals.
• Win new business through corporate client relationships.
• Own and expand a portfolio of key clients with proactive engagement.
• Deepen relationships by designing bespoke learning solutions with internal/external partners.
• Identify and maximise cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Lead project work to evolve offerings and align with market trends.
• Develop strategies to increase sponsorship opportunities and ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing and delivery teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery.

Skills

Sales

Account management

New business development

Client relationship management

Job description

Senior L&D Partner (Sales) August start

£35k-£40k plus OTE/uncapped - Agile working

Permanent Full Monday to Friday

Salford, Manchester

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Christmas Closure Healthcare Cash plan
• Birthday off Subsidised University gym membership and dining Professional Development opportunities Pension Scheme CPD

Our prestigious client focuses on continuous professional development and training courses across a range of subjects It also delivers several events and conferences and is building its international presence in conjunction with the University's priorities. This role centres on profiling accounts, building a robust pipeline of prospects, and consistently delivering on weekly sales targets. You will take ownership of key client portfolios, applying strategic account management principles to deepen relationships and identify new opportunities for growth. By understanding each customer's unique requirements and anticipating evolving needs, you will be positioned to expand our clients suite of offerings and drive increased revenue streams across our customer base. Your proactive approach in nurturing accounts, coupled with creative solution development, will be critical in forging lasting partnerships and unlocking untapped commercial potential.

• Conduct regular strategic review meetings with existing clients to assess impact, adapt programs, and build renewal pipelines.
• Win new business through the corporate client relationship strategy.
• Own and expand a portfolio of key clients through proactive engagement, positioning our commercial training client as a long-term partner in their talent and learning strategies.
• Deepen account relationships by designing and delivering bespoke commercial training solutions tailored to each client's unique requirements, in collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external partners.
• Identify and maximise opportunities for cross-selling and upselling through tailored learning and commercial training offerings that address emerging business challenges and focus' on large sales opportunities.
• Lead on new project work to support to shape and evolving our current offering to align with market trends.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase conference sponsorship opportunities, including identifying suitable sponsors, crafting bespoke packages, and ensuring strong sponsor engagement and return on investment.
• Forge and nurture high-value relationships with senior stakeholders across various sectors, ensuring repeat business and expanding partnerships through insight-led conversations.
• Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline, providing accurate revenue forecasts and reporting on strategic opportunities aligned with objectives.
• Work closely with marketing, academic partners, and delivery teams to co-develop compelling value propositions and ensure effective client onboarding and delivery.
• Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and policy changes to keep our clients offerings competitive and relevant.

We are looking for experienced sales professionals with strong sales skills, experience of managing corporate accounts and a background/experience of generating a client portfolio of over £200k per year. You will also have great consultative sales experience along with knowledge of current affairs and policy.