Position Details
Institution: Warwick Business School
Title: Client Relationship Director
Location: Coventry, England
Position ID: 42987-0226
Responsibilities
The Client Relationship Director is a senior role within the Executive Education team, responsible for driving the commercial success of our customised executive education provision. You will lead the development and management of high value client relationships, taking opportunities from initial prospect engagement through to contract close, active delivery and long-term partnership growth.
Managing a portfolio of strategic accounts, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, developing a deep understanding of client needs and shaping bespoke learning solutions that deliver impact.
The role includes identifying and winning new business, assessing and responding to RFPs, and leading internal collaboration across faculty and professional services teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes. This is a pivotal role during a period of growth and innovation for Executive Education, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, build enduring partnerships and contribute directly to revenue growth and reputation.
Qualifications / About You
You will be an experienced senior client relationship or business development professional with a strong track record of working at board, C‑suite and senior executive level. Highly commercial and relationship focused, you are confident managing complex sales cycles, developing tailored solutions and securing high value opportunities.
You will be proactive, organised, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment, with excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience in executive education, professional services, or a similar consultative sales environment is desirable, alongside the ability to manage accounts, financial forecasts and stakeholder relationships with professionalism and credibility.
This role requires UK & international travel.
About Warwick Business School
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. For nearly 60 years, we’ve helped people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best. The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life.
Benefits
* An attractive pension scheme
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy
* Onsite childcare facilities
* Excellent learning and development opportunities
Application Process
Closing deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:55 pm (UK Time). To apply, click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. Please include a CV and a cover letter. Your CV should include your education and employment history, and any relevant experience. Your cover letter should explain your motivation for applying and show how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description.
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of any career breaks.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Right to Work in the UK
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