School Business Development Executive

Additional Resources Ltd; Rushenden; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in the UK is seeking a School Business Development Executive to promote their careers engagement platform. This is a fully remote opportunity requiring strong relationship management skills with schools. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background within the education sector and will receive a competitive salary, commission structure, and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous commission structure

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Travel expenses covered

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years' experience in direct sales (excluding retail or general customer service).
• Have 2 years' experience in selling or sales to schools.
• Strong track record of working within the education supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to schools to promote the platform.
• Manage relationships with Careers Leaders and Head Teachers.
• Coordinate meetings to support engagement and growth.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Development Executiveto join a social enterprise that connects employers with schools to create inclusive work-based learning opportunities for students, particularly those with special educational needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

As a School Business Development Executive, you will be developing relationships with schools and careers hubsto promote a well-established careers engagement platform.

This full-time roleoffersa basic salary of up to £36KFTEplus generous commission and benefits. The candidate must possess experience in both account management and new business development.

This is a fully remote role but you need to be based in Kent.

You will be responsible for:

• Proactively reaching out to schools to introduce and promote an innovative platform supporting student career development
• Building and managing relationships with Careers Leaders, Officers, and occasionally Head Teachers
• Collaborating with regional Careers Hubs and education networks to broaden reach
• Coordinating meetings via phone, Teams, or face-to-face to support engagement and growth
• Representing the organisation at relevant regional and national events
• Providing accurate internal updates and contributing to reporting processes
• Ensuring internal policies, such as safeguarding and health & safety, are adhered to

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Business Development Officer,Account Manager, Sales manager, Business Development Manager,Partnership Manager, School Engagement Manager, Education Partnership Manager, Educational Sales Executive, Education Account Manager, Education Outreach Coordinator, School Relationship Manager, Educational Partnerships Executive, School Liaison Manager, Student Career Development Officer, School Engagement Executive, Business Development Executive, Career Engagement Officer, Business Development Specialist, Business development Consultant, sales consultantor in a similar role
• Must have 3 years' experience in direct sales (excluding retail or general customer service)
• Have 2 years' experience inselling orsales to schools.
• Strong track record of working within the education supply chain or selling into schools
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Term-time only role
• Flexible working pattern
• Generous commission structure
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata, within school breaks)
• Travel expenses covered

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a values-led organisation and play a meaningful role in shaping young futures.

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