Education Sector Growth & Partnerships Manager

Schools Advisory Service; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 annual leave days

Uncapped bonus

Company pension

Company events and incentives

Pool car for business travel

In-house health & wellbeing services

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

Schools Advisory Service in the UK is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to generate new business leads, build proposals, and convert opportunities into sales from offices in South Normanton. You will attend educational events across the UK, build brand awareness, and nurture relationships within the education sector.

The role sits in the Sales Team, with core hours 8.30am–4.30pm, full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of proven sales experience in new business development.
• Excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone.
• Strong organisation and time management abilities; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads and progress them to meet sales targets.
• Research and identify new business opportunities and prospective clients in the education sector.
• Prioritise high-impact sales activity, including outbound calls, quotation preparation, and new customer meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date sales records with notes and actions.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and marketing briefings to stay aligned with priorities.
• Develop long-term relationships with customers, organisations, and partners in education.
• Use social media, meetings, and partnerships to expand networks.
• Attend relevant conferences, regional events, and school cluster meetings to generate opportunities.

Skills

New business development

Strong communication

Organization & time management

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Willingness to travel

Job description

Schools Advisory Service in the UK is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to generate new business leads, build proposals, and convert opportunities into sales from offices in South Normanton. You will attend educational events across the UK, build brand awareness, and nurture relationships within the education sector.

The role sits in the Sales Team, with core hours 8.30am–4.30pm, full-time permanent contract.