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