Business Development Manager – Education Technology
Business Development Manager
£28,000 basic salary, £38,000 OTE (Uncapped)
Location: Berkshire
An international, Education Technology business have created a highly sophisticated Communications platform on a single dash board, allowing for clear communication between Parents, Schools and Teachers; are looking to grow the team nationally due to the successful growth within the Independent Schools Market. The successful candidate will be experienced within the Education Market Specifically within independent schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to grow and develop within an innovative technology market.
Role and Responsibilities:
This position exists:
To call on new and existing clients within a designated territory to create opportunities with C-level decision makers to demonstrate the benefits of the communication platform as well as additional services such as website design and build.
To consistently achieve YOY growth through consistent Client development through new and existing opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Degree or equivalent with a good standard of Math and English
At least 2 years experience within territory management, building and growing a successful pipeline. Proof of achievements with targets.
Strong commercial and technology awareness.
Excellent sales negotiation skills, with the ability to manage and sell to key accounts
Ability to organise and control their own time and work load
Personal Attributes That Are Essential Include:
Excellent personable skills
Strong understanding of web technologies
Results orientated
Excellent negotiator
Persuasive communications skills, diplomacy
Interpersonal sensitivity, ability to develop effective relationships
Very organised, good planner
Flexible, tenacious, adaptable
Team player, both as leader and participant
Other:
Previous experience working in a Design and Build web agency environment with experience of selling websites or digital solutions to clients would be an advantage
Previous experience of working in Education markets
Mileage allowance
Company mobile phone Company laptop
20 days annual leave + public holidays Own transport essential