Business Development Manager

Job Description

Are you an ambitious and target-driven Business Development Manager who wants to be at the forefront of transforming learning through literacy in a high growth EdTech companyThis opportunity will appeal to a highly motivated and results driven individual who is ready to join a successful sales team in a high-growth organisation.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing inbound sales opportunities, upselling, cross-selling and developing relationships with key stakeholders.What youll be doing:

• New business development for your sales region, including the development of strategic plans for expanding revenue opportunities and relationships
• Generating your own funnel of outbound sales leads, supported by our marketing team
• Responding to all inbound leads and converting to customers
• Establishing links with the key contacts and decision makers of schools and MATs
• Booking and attending meetings with customers and potential customers (remotely)
• Arranging and delivering demos of the Companys suit of solutions to potential customers
• Managing opportunities meticulously via the CRM system, building rapport with customers and promoting the Company brand
• Consulting customers to find a solution which is right for their needs

Requirements:

• You enjoy working autonomously and can manage your time effectively without being micromanaged.
• You have a hunger to increase growth through new business development as well as nurturing inbound opportunities and converting them into sales. You are confident on the phone, have a professional manner and enjoy meeting new people and making new connections.
• You understand fast-growing businesses; you like that things move fast and you are dynamic enough to adjust. You are expected to fuel growth and you want to grow yourself, professionally and financially. You arent precious about whats asked of you - infact you thrive on variety. You see targets as an opportunity to excel.
• You want to be part of a company with a strong social and educational focus.
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• At least 2 years experience in business development and/or account management with a strong record of increasing revenue
• The ability to work autonomously, create and implement a strategy and nurture customers at all stages of the sales process
• Experience in selling to schools or teachers and BA, BSc or other related qualifications are desirable

Benefits:Your health and wellbeing:

• 4 day week trial, running June 2022 - November 2022
• Comprehensive private medical cover for you, your partner and children including: GP services, mental health pathway, dental and optical, enhanced hospital lists and full medical cover
• Employee assistance programme for mental health, wellbeing, financial and legal support
• Eye examination scheme
• Hybrid working
• Additional holiday available above 33 days
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Your development:

• £1,000 yearly personal allowance for training and development
• Exciting, high-growth company with opportunity to progress rapidly
• Company pension scheme

Your team:

• A vibrant company culture
• Team-building Fridays, including free lunch
• Frequent company funded social events

If you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply today!