Corporate Partnerships Development Manager

Corporate Partnerships Development Manager Permanent £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience Commission scheme of up to 20% of your basic salary Car allowance of £6,000 per annum About Us At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed. Our Purpose To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human. What You'll Be Doing: Identifying and securing new corporate partnerships across financial services, IFAs, will writers, funeral directors, and related professional sectors to drive strategic growth. Developing and implementing corporate partnership strategy in collaboration with senior leadership, including business development and account management frameworks. Managing the full lifecycle of corporate partnerships from initial opportunity identification through implementation and ongoing account management. Building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations through regular engagement, strategic collaboration, and proactive support to grow referrals and embed Kings Court Trust services. Representing Kings Court Trust at industry networking events and meetings to build awareness, generate leads, and establish face-to-face relationships with potential partners. Achieving and exceeding sales targets through effective opportunity identification, lead generation, and performance tracking using data, MI, and CRM systems. What We're Looking For: Demonstrable Corporate Partnership expertise from at least 4 – 5 years in a corporate partnership role. Business Development experience in professional services (ideally probate) for at least 4 – 5 years. Account Management experience for at least 3 – 4 years. B2B networking and relationship management capabilities. Mid to senior management experience with strategic awareness and implementation capability. Probate or professional services sector knowledge. CRM proficiency (HubSpot experience desirable). Evidence of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets and KPIs. The Type of Person You'll Be: A strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness who quickly understands partner potential and ROI. Proactive and self-motivated, working autonomously to identify opportunities and drive business development. A confident communicator comfortable across multiple channels – email, phone, and face-to-face engagement. Resilient and results-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced sales environment with determination to succeed. Collaborative and detail-oriented, ensuring seamless integration with internal teams and consistent messaging. What We Can Offer You We believe in rewarding great work. For this role, we offer the following benefits: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Commission scheme of up to 20% of your basic salary. Car allowance of £6,000 per annum. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Long Service Leave. Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, Optical, and other treatments. Employee discounts across a range of products and services. Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental and holiday buy. Company pension scheme – matching up to 5%. Income protection insurance. Life assurance policy. Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation). Cycle to work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Where You’ll Be Working We look for our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to work from the office in central Bristol, 3 to 4 days a week. In addition, there is the requirement to travel to Partner locations across the UK, as the need arises. Hiring Process – What to Expect We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here’s what you can expect: Application review – We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted. Initial chat – A call with the HR and Talent team to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here, but we aim for it to be more conversational (30mins). Interview – This is your competency-based interview with Simon Brand (Head of Sales), Charlotte (HR and Talent Advisor) and Paul Toghill (CEO) (up to 90mins). Task or Presentation – A chance to showcase your skills. This will be part of your interview. Feedback – We will contact you following your interview, typically within 1 week. Support – We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments, whether that’s for your interview or any part of the process, please let us know. We’re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Kings Court Trust, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience – nothing else. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do. If this opportunity excites you and you’d like to consider joining us, please apply today with your CV