Client Relationship Manager

Salary: £54,000 – £60,000 per year

Basic Salary circa £54,000 – £60,000/ £35k DOE plus generous OTE 

(circa £54,000 – £60,000per annum uncapped)

My client is a well established training / skills organisation in the UK, with a professional reputation across a variety of sectors across the Midlands region.

Owing to growth and expansion they are now seeking additional Business Development professionals to join their successful Corporate / SME Account Management team.

Working with clients in the Midlands, your remit will be to proactively sell and onboard apprenticeship programme in the following areas: – Office skills, Business skills, Customer service, Finance, Leadership & Management, Mentoring and Warehousing from Levels 3/4 (A’Level equiv) Levels 4,5 & 6 (Degree Equiv) and Level 7 (Masters equiv). These programmes are open to both new and existing employees.

You will be responsible for developing your own pipeline of business from your target clients within the corporate / SME markets developing the relationships and ongoing account management duties to retain and gain repeat business. You will provide advice and support on a wide range of programmes on offer, and be there to ensure customer satisfaction with the services delivered. You will be representing a business with strong values – they place a huge emphasis on supporting clients with creative solutions to upskilling existing staff alongside onboarding new people starting off their chosen career paths. 

BDM duties: This role is 360′ including prospecting, client meetings, presentations, tendering and ongoing account management. As such you need to happy building your own pipeline and reaping the rewards of your success. For many companies, they will have funding in place for apprenticeship programmes, you then build the relationship to get them onboard with over the competition. You will have the backing of a professional and reputable organisation which places value on clients and on you as an employee! They have a loyal workforce with staff choosing to work for the company for many years!

Yes its a sales role, and you need to enjoy this. The role itself is supported from all angles to make your job easier. The products and services are impressive, consider this alongside Government incentives and the Government Levy – whereby companies are obliged to employ apprentices in their business when they reach a certain size – means they need you!

If you have a solid track record in BTB sales / Business development OR worked in recruitment or apprenticeships/training already then this could be an opportunity for you to grow your career in this amazing business. Your passion, enthusiasm and tenacity will support your success. You need to be self motivated, this role offers a nurturing, respectful and supportive environment, however you will enjoy the freedom and autonomy to deliver it your way without being micro managed. 

Sales career ladder:- Excellent career progression within a scope to develop a team around you as you progress. With an impressive earnings potential being offered too!

My client offers an excellent remuneration package with the rewards being there for ambitious and hungry individuals. Alongside this you will work collaboratively with colleagues in a professional and fun team environment which encourages

At this level OTE is uncapped but ranges typically £45k – £50k but this all depends on you and the effort you put in. Their commission schemes are generous and uncapped meaning high achievers really can maximise their earnings – You are rewarded for every placement. 

Excellent benefits too including a Contributory pension scheme, 25/26 days holiday & BH (5/6 days to be used for Christmas closure). Free parking. Westfield Healthcare & Discounts.