School Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

An innovative social enterprise is seeking a School Business Development Manager to foster relationships with schools and promote career development opportunities for students. This fully remote role requires at least 3 years of sales experience, especially in the educational sector. The position offers up to £36K FTE, along with a generous commission structure, 25 days of annual leave, and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous commission structure

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working pattern

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in direct sales (excluding retail or general customer service).
• 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 an innovative platform.
• Build and manage relationships with Careers Leaders and Officers.
• Collaborate with regional Careers Hubs to broaden reach.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Development Manager to 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 Manager, you will be developing relationships with schools and careers hubs to promote a well-established careers engagement platform.

This full-time role offers a basic salary of up to £36K FTE, plus 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 Hampshire.

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, or in a similar role
• 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 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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