Corporate Development Manager - International
Hybrid, London - City
Full time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Your role:
As a Corporate Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving growth across international markets by building and strengthening strategic relationships with insurers, brokers, life companies, financial advisory firms, networks and trade bodies. Acting as a trusted partner, you will promote the full breadth of the CII’s corporate proposition while expanding its global footprint.
This is a highly commercial, sales-focused role where you will take ownership of a substantial existing portfolio, with real opportunity to develop and grow accounts further. You will be responsible for driving regional performance, identifying new opportunities, and expanding into new international markets.
With a strong focus on revenue generation, you will use a consultative sales approach to win new business, retain and grow existing clients, and maximise renewal opportunities. You will create and execute account plans, proactively spot opportunities, and drive uptake of key offerings such as e-learning, professional development and Corporate Chartered titles.
Alongside individual contribution, you will also support and collaborate with the team, sharing market insights and contributing to overall business development strategy. You will stay close to global market trends, using insights to shape conversations, influence direction, and ensure the CII remains competitive and relevant internationally.
This role suits someone who enjoys being outward-facing, thrives in a fast-paced sales environment, and is motivated by growth, impact and building something bigger across markets.
You:
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You bring strong energy and drive for sales, with a genuine passion for growing accounts, winning new business and making an impact
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You are a confident relationship builder who enjoys engaging senior stakeholders and creating long-term partnerships across international markets
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You have a commercial mindset, naturally spotting opportunities and turning them into tangible business growth
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You thrive on developing existing portfolios, seeing opportunity where others may not, and pushing accounts to the next level
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You are proactive and results-driven, taking ownership of your region and consistently looking for ways to expand and improve performance
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You enjoy working in a target-driven, fast-paced environment and bring enthusiasm and momentum to your work every day
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You collaborate well with others, supporting team success while also driving your own objectives
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You stay curious and informed, using market insights to strengthen your approach and influence client conversations
Interview process:
We understand that taking time to prepare for and to attend interviews is a big commitment and want the process to be as transparent as possible.
You can expect the following process from us:
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A short, introductory phone call from our Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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A formal 1st Stage Teams interview with the Regional Director of Market & Opportunities
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A formal 2nd Stage (Teams/In-person TBC) interview with leadership representatives of the Market & Opportunities teams followed by a presentation (topic will be given advance).
Application deadline:
We will review applications on Friday, 26th June 2026. Applications after this date are welcome, however these will be reviewed and progressed on a rolling basis should we have available slots on the shortlist.
Next steps:
If you would like to explore this opportunity with us for the next step in your career, we look forward to receiving your application through the Apply feature at the top of this advert.
If you have any queries or you would like to see the full JD, please get in touch on [email protected].
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all candidates have equal access and opportunity, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: At the CII, we work with a carefully selected Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. We do not accept speculative CVs and kindly request that agency recruiters do not contact our managers directly, to ensure a consistent and properly coordinated recruitment process.
If you are interested in working with us in the future, please contact [email protected]. We review our PSL at set intervals and are happy to retain details for consideration when opportunities arise.
Agencies who do not follow this process will be excluded from any future opportunities to work with us, including PSL reviews
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