Remote Business Development Representative

Dovetail and Slate; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious EdTech start-up is hiring a Remote Business Development Representative to expand its UK client base. You will develop relationships with schools, colleges, and universities and present innovative AI-driven solutions. This role requires proven EdTech sales experience, excellent communication skills, and flexibility in working hours. The start-up offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus a performance-based bonus and fully remote working options. Join a team driving growth at a pivotal time in the UK market.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Fully remote working

Flexible working hours

Clear scope for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EdTech sales is essential.
• Strong understanding of the UK education sector is vital.
• Experience selling SaaS or AI-based products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the UK client base across schools, colleges, and universities.
• Generate new business through outbound and inbound sales activities.
• Present and demonstrate an AI-driven assessment solution.

Skills

EdTech sales

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of the UK education sector

Tools

Sales software

AI-driven products

Job description

Remote Business Development Representative - EdTech

Salary: Up to 40,000 + Bonus

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Hours: Full-time, flexible working hours (Monday-Friday)

About the Company

Our client is an ambitious EdTech start-up that has seen significant success in the Middle East and has just completed a highly successful first year in the UK market. Their innovative AI-powered marking solution supports schools, colleges, and universities by reducing marking workloads and improving assessment consistency.

They are now focused on expanding their UK client base and are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Representative to help drive this next phase of growth.

The Role

As a Remote Business Development Representative, you will play a key role in building brand presence and securing new partnerships across the UK education sector. This is a flexible, remote role suited to an EdTech sales professional who understands the education landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the UK client base across schools, colleges, and universities
• Generate new business through outbound and inbound sales activity
• Present and demonstrate an AI-driven assessment solution to key stakeholders
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to close
• Build and maintain strong relationships with education providers
• Work closely with the leadership, sales, and product teams

About You

• Proven experience in EdTech sales (essential)
• Strong understanding of the UK education sector (Schools, FE and/or HE)
• Experience selling SaaS or AI-based products
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely in a start-up environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Able to work flexibly within Monday-Friday

What's on Offer

• Salary up to 40,000 + performance-based bonus
• Fully remote working
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to join an expanding EdTech start-up at a pivotal growth stage
• Clear scope for progression as the UK client base grows

Interested?

Apply now or contact Robbie at Dovetail and Slate for a confidential discussion to find out more.