Business Development Manager - learning Solutions; financial services

Business Development Manager
- Learning Solutions (Financial Services)

Location: London
- Hybrid

Travel: UK and international travel as required

Compensation: Strong base salary + uncapped commission + hybrid flexibility

Join a globally respected learning provider trusted by many of the world's leading investment banks, corporate banks, asset managers and financial institutions. This is a 360 commercial role combining new business development, strategic account growth and consultative solution sales within the global financial services sector.

You’ll work with senior stakeholders to identify capability gaps, design bespoke learning solutions and build long‑term client partnerships that drive measurable impact.

• Strong base salary with uncapped commission
• Exposure to globally recognised financial institutions
• Access to a network of leading industry experts and faculty
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing commercial team
• Opportunity to influence solution development and commercial strategy

For more than 35 years, this organisation has been helping financial institutions build capability, strengthen performance and develop future leaders. With programmes delivered in over 80 countries and a client base that includes many of the world's leading banking and financial services organisations, they have established a reputation for delivering learning solutions that create lasting business value. Backed by a globally respected brand and deep industry expertise, they offer the credibility, reach and resources to support ambitious commercial growth.

• Generate new business opportunities across banking, asset management, insurance and wider financial services market
• Grow and develop strategic client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand learning partnerships
• Lead client discovery meetings, pitches, proposals and RFP responses to secure new revenue streams
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design tailored learning solutions that address complex client challenges

• Proven success in consultative B2B sales with experience in learning solutions, professional education, financial services or a related sector
• Strong track record of winning new business while growing existing client relationships
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and build trusted advisor relationships
  
  Commercially minded approach with experience managing complex sales cycles and solution‑led conversations

You’re a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys both opening doors and developing long‑term client partnerships. You combine strong business development instincts with the ability to build credibility at senior stakeholder level and uncover strategic opportunities for growth. This role is particularly suited to individuals selling learning solutions, professional education, talent development, financial information services or related consultative solutions into financial services organisations.