School Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A social enterprise is seeking a School Business Development Manager to develop relationships with schools and promote a careers engagement platform. This fully remote role requires strong account management and business development experience, particularly within education. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £36K plus commission and benefits, with opportunities for flexible working and travel expense coverage.

Benefits

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

• Developing relationships with schools and careers hubs.
• Promoting a careers engagement platform.
• Representing the organisation at regional and national events.

Skills

Account management

New business development

Sales experience

Relationship building

Job description

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 West Sussex.

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 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.