Client Development Manager Location: London Working Style: Hybrid - 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH Remuneration: £55K - £60K Adecco, a leading recruitment agency in the Central Government - Public Sector division, is seeking a Client Development Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities within a defined client portfolio in the Central Government sector. Key Responsibilities: · Lead the drive for new business across both new and existing client accounts. · Network with clients at a high level to identify new opportunities. · Generate new opportunities within new accounts and work with consultant teams to penetrate accounts. · Experience in working on SoW, Contingent and permanent recruitment essential. · Keep apprised of competitors' status and market activity to position Adecco above them in sales presentations and negotiations. · Construct and maintain an expanding pipeline of potential leads. About the Team: You will be joining a diverse and highly motivated Central Government team at Adecco. With a focus on IT, Programme, Project Management, Procurement, and Commercial sectors, you will lead a team of 7 consultants in Temporary and Permanent recruitment. Adecco has ambitious plans for growth and invites individuals looking for a progressive career in sales management to join them on their rewarding journey. Essential Skills/Experience: · Proven client/business development experience at an executive corporate level. · Strong background in account management. · Demonstrated ability to win business and develop and nurture client relationships at a senior level. · Good knowledge of the recruitment industry and associated models. · Experience in planning, strategizing, and opportunity qualification. · Ability to work within a team environment and coordinate activity with the wider organisation. · Excellent presentation and negotiation skills. Benefits: · TagU - An amazing platform offering thousands of life & work skills for free. · LinkedIn Learning - Access to thousands of courses to fine-tune your skills. · Range of discounts via our own benefits platform. · Private healthcare option. · Free counselling, legal, and financial advice. · Day off for your birthday. · Huge incentives - branch and company-wide. · Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology with in-house AI tools. · Generous vacation and leave entitlements. Join Adecco's team and make a significant impact on their growth trajectory. Apply now to excel in your sales management career! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.