Business Development Manager (Education)

TieTalent; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational supplies company seeks a confident, target-driven Business Development Manager to drive sales and manage key accounts in the Multi Academy Trusts sector. The role involves both telephone and field-based sales activities, focusing on client engagement and strategic growth during a pivotal phase of expansion.

Benefits

Attractive salary with commission

Company car or car allowance

Dedicated sales territory

Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing support and coaching

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales within Multi Academy Trusts sector.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Strong ability to self-generate new business from cold prospects.

Responsibilities

• Driving profitable sales growth within Multi Academy Trusts.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Managing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and growth.

Skills

Business Acumen

Analytical Skills

Client Engagement

Sales Growth

Presentation Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Description

A successful and well-established family-run business is seeking a confident and target-driven Business Development Manager to focus on Multi Academy Trusts (MAT), You will join their team at the Colchester Head Office but will be required to travel throughout the South of England on occasion to meet with your clients. The company also has plans to expand nationally over their 5-year growth journey.

With over 50 years at the forefront of the Educational Supplies industry, the company serves more than 2,000 clients across London and the South East. Their ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years focus on winning new clients and expanding the value of existing accounts. Offering a range of over 15,000 products, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team during a pivotal phase of growth.

The Role

This dual role combines telephone and field-based sales, blending account management with new business development. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving profitable sales growth within Multi Academy Trusts.
• Identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new business opportunities through research, networking, and client engagement.
• Managing existing Multi Academy Trusts accounts to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Developing and executing a business development plan for the Multi Academy Trusts market in alignment with company goals.
• Providing insights on market conditions, customer feedback, and product demand to shape sales strategies.
• Tracking and reporting on key sales metrics, including revenue growth and market share expansion.
• Writing and delivering Tenders
• Presenting to Multi Academy Trusts
  
  

Requirements

Requirements

To excel in this role, you’ll need experience in business development OR sales within the Multi Academy Trusts sector. A proven track record of exceeding sales targets is essential.

• Be highly motivated and target-driven, with strong business acumen.
• Experienced in writing tenders
• Have the confidence to self-generate new business from cold prospects while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Be comfortable presenting
• Excel in engaging with clients both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Analytical and strong Microsoft skills i.e. PowerPoint and Excel
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Attractive salary of up to £60,000- £70,000, plus a generous commission plan of up to £20,000.
• Company car or car allowance
• Your own dedicated sales territory with a mix of prospects and existing customers.
• Comprehensive Sales Induction Programme to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for career progression into roles like Key Account Manager or Team Leader.
• Ongoing support, coaching, and access to LinkedIn Learning
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Colchester, England
  
  

Work experience

• Business Developer / Sales Development Representative
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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