Client Development Executive - Insight, Branding & Strategy Consultancy, London - Hybrid

Are you a sharp, ambitious graduate with a natural commercial instinct, a love of business and 2+ years of client development experience? Looking for a role with real influence, variety and strategic input? This might be exactly what you're looking for.

We are on the hunt for a Client Development Executive to play a pivotal role in a growing mid sized consultancy with the spirit of a startup and the brains of a top-tier consultancy. We're looking for a high achiever, you will already have achieved a 2:1 or above in your degree and have a proven track record of business development success in your career so far.

The consultancy have a tonne of personality, deep expertise, serious credentials and bags of ambition. With an already enviable client list, you will be working with world class strategists, award winning researchers, mind-blowing data scientists and an exceptionally talented creative team. The opportunities to learn are endless and you'll be highly motivated to make an impact, drive growth and be highly rewarded.

You'll work directly with senior leaders to shape and drive the new business strategy, identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and delivering a seamless experience from outreach to contract. This isn't just lead gen, it's about smart thinking, deep market understanding and being part of a business that blends consultancy rigour with creative flair.

This is a dynamic, commercial, client facing role with real responsibility from day one.

What You'll Do

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and execute targeted business development plans
• Generate high-quality leads through outreach, insight and proactive networking
• Manage inbound opportunities, tender portals, and the "Hello" inbox
• Build relationships with senior prospects and guide them through the sales journey
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team on campaigns and content
• Track, measure and report performance via Salesforce (CRM ownership is key)
• Support and coordinate strategic events that enhance our market presence

What We're Looking For

• A bright graduate with 2+ years in sales, client development, or commercial roles
• Ideally experienced in consultancy, marcoms, or a creative agency environment
• A confident communicator - persuasive, polished, and business-savvy
• Able to push back and challenge where needed, while maintaining diplomacy and trust
• Comfortable managing targets and delivering results under pressure
• Commercially minded, highly organised, and a natural connector of people
• Hands-on with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), detail-oriented, and data confident

If you are smashing your current client development role, dare we say, slightly bored and are looking for your next move to be your career defining opportunity - this is it!

At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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