Business Development Executive - Academy - Commercial

Why LBR? An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do. Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees. We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation. We also take our place in this world very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.

We are looking for a proactive and self‑motivated Business Development Executive (BDE) to support the growth of our Academy sponsorship portfolio. This role combines elements of sales and account management. Working alongside the Senior Customer Success & Operations Executive, you will manage relationships with existing Academy sponsors while identifying opportunities to grow sponsorship revenue and expand our course offerings.

• Business Development & Sales: Support the acquisition of new Academy sponsors through targeted outreach and lead generation. Conduct introductory calls, pitch Academy offerings, and support the full sales cycle as required. Identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities within the sponsor portfolio. Maintain accurate records of interactions, pipelines, and data in CRM tools.
• Account Management: Support on account management of sponsors as and when required within the business. Regularly engage with sponsors to understand their objectives, challenges, and growth potential. Coordinate with internal teams to deliver sponsor commitments and ensure smooth partner experiences. Contribute ideas to improve the Academy sponsorship model and course LMS experience. Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor offerings to support commercial strategy.

• 1–2 years’ experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management (or similar client‑facing role).
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• Comfortable presenting, pitching, and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Motivated by targets, results, and long‑term success.

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

• Start of employment: Eye care, Employee Assistance Programme, A day off for your birthday.
• After 3 months employment: Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution).
• After 4 months employment: Life assurance.
• After probation: Cycle to work scheme, Season ticket loan, £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes, Puregym access, Perks at work platform access.
• After 1 year service: Private healthcare.
• Additional Perks: Company socials, Access to Employee Affinity Networks, Mentoring scheme, Volunteering Day, Mortgage Advice, Work from anywhere (2 weeks), Generous parental leave.

We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.

At Law Business Research, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results. Our fast‑paced journey to becoming a global technology-driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive. By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.