Education Sector Business Growth Executive

02 Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive salary with bonus

Reed Courses discount

Health cash plan

Job summary

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive specialising in the Education sector. This full-time, permanent role sits within Reed and is national, with the possibility to base at a Reed London office.

You will engage both passive and active client stakeholders, building trusted relationships to secure large-scale Managed Services and RPO opportunities across the Group portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in 360 recruitment and business development in the education sector is highly advantageous.
• Strong networking and research skills, with the ability to stay at the forefront of industry developments.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with the capacity to become a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams, including Bid Teams and Senior Management, in-person and remotely.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to set and follow through on long-term business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the organisation to gain in-depth market knowledge and deliver compelling offerings within a defined vertical market sector.
• Work alongside the Bid Team to research markets and clients thoroughly.
• Proactively target potential clients, including competitor clients in Managed Service/RPO/BPO, maximising the conversion of opportunities.
• Deliver business opportunities across various specialisms within the organisation.
• Secure large-scale and complex Managed Services and RPO opportunities.
• Develop innovative solutions with internal stakeholders that deliver results to clients and maximise the full set of products and services within the Group portfolio.
• Maintain accurate reporting and sales pipeline information, preparing the business for potential new wins.

Skills

360 recruitment

Education sector experience

Business development

Relationship-building

Remote collaboration

Job description

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive specialising in the Education sector. This full-time, permanent role sits within Reed and is national, with the possibility to base at a Reed London office.

You will engage both passive and active client stakeholders, building trusted relationships to secure large-scale Managed Services and RPO opportunities across the Group portfolio.