Client Development Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£42,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£55,200
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3552. We think SOC 3556 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 3556. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £42,000.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Client Development Manager
Help some of the world’s leading organisations make change last, by being the person who starts the conversation.
At TST, we create learning experiences that are Designed to Stick.
By combining behavioural science, creativity, data and design, we help some of the world's leading organisations build capability, change behaviour and achieve lasting impact.
Our Client Development Team is at the heart of that work.
We are looking for a Client Development Manager to join our Commercial Team.
What you'll be doing
You'll:
- Devise and implement personal outreach campaigns to agreed sectors and target client groups.
- Conduct outbound sales activities, including direct LinkedIn and email contact, to generate new leads against targets.
- Identify appropriate target clients in the contact lifecycle, and devise and implement relevant communication plans to secure introductory meetings.
- Convert colder outreach into meetings by following up directly with prospects by email, phone or social media within TST’s agreed commercial timeframes.
- Run client meetings confidently and competently, applying sense-making skills, actively listening to the client’s needs, applying an advisory lens and articulating TST’s proposition in a compelling way.
- Diagnose client challenges, asking intelligent questions and qualifying the commercial viability of opportunities.
- Work effectively with the Commercial Director, Director of Client Experience and Head of Operations to manage supply and demand in the business whilst hitting commercial targets.
- Create rigorous, accurate client briefs that can be converted into proposals with support from Solutions Team members.
- Write and lead on high-quality, market-leading proposals, including RFP responses.
- Present and pitch solutions with impact.
This role could be for you if you...
- Have a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, with a strong track record of successful new client development.
- Take personal accountability and are energised by proactive outreach.
- Are fastidious about developing client relationships.
- Are committed to delivering against individual and team targets.
- Are proactive, self-driven, resilient and motivated.
- Are passionate about the Talent/Development space.
- Enjoy bringing innovative solutions to market and generating interest in them.
- Enjoy collaborating with people with different perspectives.
- Want to be part of a growing, market-leading company that has people at the centre.
You'll also bring:
- 3+ years’ new business or client development experience within an agency, consulting or professional services environment.
Why join TST?
We're proud of the culture we've built.
You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together. We invest heavily in our people, encourage continuous learning and give people the opportunity to work with some of the world's most recognisable brands on meaningful, varied and creative work.
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:
- Private healthcare including dental cover
- Employee Assistance Programme including GP appointments 24/7 and counselling sessions
- Performance-related bonus
Interested?
If you'd like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV (and a cover letter if you'd like to include one) to [email protected]
Location: London SE1 / Hybrid (with flexibility to attend the office when required)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Approximately £42,000 basic salary plus commission.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Offer £42,000
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£40,144–71,448), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £55,200 standard floor, but clears the £38,600 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TST holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.