Business Development Manager - Education

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager in Reading to develop a strategic plan for the education sector. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of IT sales experience, strong customer-facing skills, and a full UK driving license. This is a permanent role with a base salary of £50,000 to £60,000 plus on-target earnings and car allowance.

Benefits

Base salary £50,000 to £60,000

40% on-target earnings

£6000 car allowance

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT sales experience with a focus on education customers.
• Full UK driving license for nationwide travel.
• Strong understanding of education procurement and IT needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a business development plan targeting education.
• Secure new business opportunities to expand market share.
• Deliver presentations and proposals to clients.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Market research and analysis

Time and project management

Job description

Overview

Fantastic opportunity to join a market leader in SMB networking

A chance to shape the Education market

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Technology industry, known for delivering cutting-edge solutions to a variety of sectors. As a medium-sized company, they offer a structured environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Description

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan targeting the education sector.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, contributing to overall company growth.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, opportunities, and outcomes in the CRM system.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

• Full UK driving license, with flexibility to visit customers nationwide, including occasional overnight stays.
• Strong customer-facing skills, with experience in training, presentations, and business development.
• 5+ years of IT sales experience, with proven success in developing education SI and MSP customers. Ideally from a networking background.
• Good understanding of education procurement frameworks, funding models, and IT needs (e.g., digital classrooms, secure networks, safeguarding compliance).
• Highly motivated, well-organised, detail-oriented, and effective at time and project management.
• Strong market research and analysis skills, able to provide customer reports, competitive analysis, and market insights.
• A team player, able to collaborate across departments and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Base salary in the range of £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience.
• 40% on-target earnings (OTE) to reward high performance.
• £6000 car allowance to support travel requirements.
• A permanent role within a forward-thinking, medium-sized company.
• Opportunities for professional growth in the Technology industry.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment based in Reading.

If you are looking to advance your career as a Business Development Manager in Reading, apply now to join a company that values expertise and ambition