Business Development Partner (Internal job title: Learning Partner)
Location: Hybrid - applicants should be within commuting distance of Manchester
Salary - 45-50k dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave Birthday Leave additional company benefits
Are you passionate about building trusted client relationships and crafting impactful learning solutions Do you thrive at the intersection of consultancy business development and learning design If so this could be your next move.
About the role
As a Learning Partner at Cognition Evolve youll play a pivotal role in growing our business and shaping meaningful learning experiences for our clients. Youll partner with new and existing customers act as a trusted advisor and collaborate with our specialist teams to design scope and deliver high-quality learning solutions that make a real impact.
This is a commercially focused client-facing role that balances relationship management business development consultancy and project oversight within a collaborative values-driven environment.
What youll be doing
Building and managing strong long-term client relationships and key accounts
Developing and managing a sales pipeline to meet agreed revenue and growth targets
Proactively identifying new business opportunities and panel/framework opportunities
Leading client meetings scoping conversations and proposal responses
Providing expert consultancy and advising clients on learning strategies and solutions
Working closely with subject matter experts and internal teams to design tailored learning solutions
Overseeing projects to ensure delivery on time within budget and to a high standard
Representing Cognition Evolve at client meetings proposal presentations and industry events
Contributing to market engagement growth strategies and annual planning
Requirements
What were looking for
5 years experience in account management consultancy or a similar client-facing role
B2B Sales Experience
Strong understanding of the learning training or professional development sector
Experience in the learning and development or similar sector
Proven ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Highly organised commercially aware and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
A proactive collaborative approach with drive to grow relationships and results
Why join Cognition Evolve
Join an award-winning learning organisation
Be part of a global team comprised of talented and supportive colleagues
Work on varied meaningful projects
Work with high profile and forward-thinking clients
Influence learning solutions that genuinely make a difference
Live our guiding principles: Be agile. Be better. Be ambitious. Be impactful
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Applications close Monday 22nd June 2026 by 5pm.
Interviews expected week commencing 22nd June 2026
Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
Required Skills:
What were looking for 5 years experience in account management consultancy or a similar client-facing role B2B Sales Experience Strong understanding of the learning training or professional development sector Experience in the learning and development or similar sector Proven ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and decision-makers Outstanding communication and presentation skills A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills Highly organised commercially aware and comfortable juggling multiple priorities A proactive collaborative approach with drive to grow relationships and results Why join Cognition Evolve Join an award-winning learning organisation Be part of a global team comprised of talented and supportive colleagues Work on varied meaningful projects Work with high profile and forward-thinking clients Influence learning solutions that genuinely make a difference Live our guiding principles: Be agile. Be better. Be ambitious. Be impactful How to apply Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications close Monday 22nd June 2026 by 5pm. Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
Business Development Partner (Internal job title: Learning Partner) Location: Hybrid - applicants should be within commuting distance of ManchesterSalary - 45-50k dependent on experience Contract: PermanentBenefits: 25 days annual leave Birthday Leave additional company benefitsAre you passionate ...
Business Development Partner (Internal job title: Learning Partner)
Location: Hybrid - applicants should be within commuting distance of Manchester
Salary - 45-50k dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave Birthday Leave additional company benefits
Are you passionate about building trusted client relationships and crafting impactful learning solutions Do you thrive at the intersection of consultancy business development and learning design If so this could be your next move.
About the role
As a Learning Partner at Cognition Evolve youll play a pivotal role in growing our business and shaping meaningful learning experiences for our clients. Youll partner with new and existing customers act as a trusted advisor and collaborate with our specialist teams to design scope and deliver high-quality learning solutions that make a real impact.
This is a commercially focused client-facing role that balances relationship management business development consultancy and project oversight within a collaborative values-driven environment.
What youll be doing
Building and managing strong long-term client relationships and key accounts
Developing and managing a sales pipeline to meet agreed revenue and growth targets
Proactively identifying new business opportunities and panel/framework opportunities
Leading client meetings scoping conversations and proposal responses
Providing expert consultancy and advising clients on learning strategies and solutions
Working closely with subject matter experts and internal teams to design tailored learning solutions
Overseeing projects to ensure delivery on time within budget and to a high standard
Representing Cognition Evolve at client meetings proposal presentations and industry events
Contributing to market engagement growth strategies and annual planning
Requirements
What were looking for
5 years experience in account management consultancy or a similar client-facing role
B2B Sales Experience
Strong understanding of the learning training or professional development sector
Experience in the learning and development or similar sector
Proven ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Highly organised commercially aware and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
A proactive collaborative approach with drive to grow relationships and results
Why join Cognition Evolve
Join an award-winning learning organisation
Be part of a global team comprised of talented and supportive colleagues
Work on varied meaningful projects
Work with high profile and forward-thinking clients
Influence learning solutions that genuinely make a difference
Live our guiding principles: Be agile. Be better. Be ambitious. Be impactful
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Applications close Monday 22nd June 2026 by 5pm.
Interviews expected week commencing 22nd June 2026
Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
Required Skills:
What were looking for 5 years experience in account management consultancy or a similar client-facing role B2B Sales Experience Strong understanding of the learning training or professional development sector Experience in the learning and development or similar sector Proven ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and decision-makers Outstanding communication and presentation skills A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills Highly organised commercially aware and comfortable juggling multiple priorities A proactive collaborative approach with drive to grow relationships and results Why join Cognition Evolve Join an award-winning learning organisation Be part of a global team comprised of talented and supportive colleagues Work on varied meaningful projects Work with high profile and forward-thinking clients Influence learning solutions that genuinely make a difference Live our guiding principles: Be agile. Be better. Be ambitious. Be impactful How to apply Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications close Monday 22nd June 2026 by 5pm. Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
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