Senior Learning & Development Partner – Sales

About the role

We are seeking a senior Learning & Development partner with a strong sales background to drive corporate learning and workforce development for high‑value clients. You will own and grow key corporate accounts, develop new business and build strategic relationships with senior HR and L&D leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, win and expand corporate accounts for leadership, management, apprenticeship and workforce development programmes.
• Conduct thorough Training Needs Analyses and discovery meetings to design bespoke learning solutions.
• Develop and execute strategic sales and account‑growth plans, maintaining accurate pipeline and forecasting.
• Deliver client reviews, cross‑sell and upsell additional L&D services, including Level 5 and Level 7 programmes.
• Collaborate with internal academic, marketing and delivery teams to create compelling proposals.

Required profile

• Proven experience selling corporate L&D, apprenticeship or workforce development solutions to senior decision‑makers.
• Track record of managing and growing a £200k+ annual client portfolio.
• Strong consultative, solution‑based sales approach with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience conducting Training Needs Analyses and developing skills pathways.

What we offer

• Base salary £35,000–£40,000 per year plus uncapped OTE of approximately £15,000.
• Hybrid working model – two days per week in our Salford office.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas closure.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, birthday off, subsidised university gym membership and dining.
• Professional development, CPD and pension scheme.