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Are you an experienced client relationship professional with a strong understanding of procurement and construction? We\'re searching for a dynamic field based Client Support Manager for the Midlands area within our LHC region.

• Act as the primary contact for regional clients, building long-term relationships and understanding their needs.
• Provide ongoing support to clients throughout their building programmes and individual projects.
• Work with LHC appointed companies to ensure they understand framework users’ requirements.
• Promote business development opportunities through LHCPG’s procurement solutions.
• Identify and generate potential leads and opportunities, tracking progress using CRM systems.
• Convert leads into sales, managing client relationships to support business growth and framework renewals.
• Ensure engagement targets are met and provide regular performance reports.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling additional products or services.
• Maintain regular communication with appointed companies to exchange business development information.
• Support clients and appointed companies in delivering and evidencing social value impact.
• Assist in executing regional marketing plans, attending events, exhibitions, and industry seminars.
• Proven experience in client-focused account management, sales, or business development.

• Proven experience in client-focused account management, sales, or business development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement or the construction and maintenance industry.
• Ability to work proactively in a client-driven environment.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) and proficiency in MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

• Understanding of UK public procurement regulations.
• Experience working with housing associations, local authorities, or public sector organisations.
• Knowledge of social value objectives within procurement.

• £54,000 salary per annum
• Car allowance of £5,740 pa paid monthly
• Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa paid monthly (taxable)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• 36-hour work week with hybrid/remote working
• Birthday leave
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service)
• 10 days per year ‘work from anywhere’ opportunity
• 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities
• £1000 pa individual training budget and development support
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts
• Long service awards
• Option for up to 1 year sabbatical after 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme

A Field-Based Role with Regular Travel

Although the position is home-based contractually, it requires regular regional travel. As the Client Support Manager, you will spend the majority of your time meeting clients in person, attending industry events, and collaborating with appointed companies across the Midlands region. You’ll also attend meetings in Uxbridge once a week. A flexible attitude and readiness to travel are key to success in this role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.