Client Relationship Manager

Salary: £54,000 – £72,000 per year

Basic Salary £54,000 – £72,000DOE plus generous OTE 

(circa £54,000 – £72,000per annum uncapped)

My client is the market leading Tech skills organisation in the UK, with a large network of offices across the country. Key locations are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester. The Northern team just won ‘sales team of the year!’

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

They are an award winning market leader, with over 5000 clients in the UK, ranging from both Government Depts to major FTSE 250 alongside smaller SME’s.

Working with IT/Tech clients across the UK, your remit will be to proactively sell and onboard apprenticeship programme in the following areas: – IT Infrastructure, Digital Marketing, Software Development, Cyber Security, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, AI & Professional Management 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.

Hybrid working – Working from home and office as you choose, 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 huge emphasis on ‘powering clients, students and learners to win in the digital revolution!’ 

BDM duties: This role is full cycle, 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 most companies, they will have funding in place for apprenticeship programmes, which leaves it down to you to influence them to choose you for this resource over the competition. Working for the market leader in this sector, you will have the backing of a professional and reputable organisation which places value on clients and you as an employee!

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 Tech 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 structured sales team offering scope to elevate your position from Account Manager to Client Relationship Manager, Senior Client Relationship Manager, Account Director and Client Partner. In addition you can move into sales management roles, such as Team Leader, Sales Manager and Head of Sales.

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 – £60k 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 – A top achiever, newly into the team has just achieved £17k in commission this quarter which should inspire you to do the same!

You are rewarded for every placement and also enjoy quarterly kickers too!

Excellent benefits too including a Contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday & BH (you can buy more too!) and 3 extra ‘learning days’ per year. Life Insurance.