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Business Development Partner (Internal job title: Learning Partner)

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£45 - 50,000 yearly

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Job Description - Business Development Partner (Internal job title: Learning Partner)




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, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing our business and shaping meaningful learning experiences for our clients. You’ll 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 you’ll 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 we’re 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.



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