Schools Support Co-ordinator

Converge; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge Technology Solutions UK is seeking a School Support Co-Ordinator to join our Schools Sales team. You will work with the Account Management group to support both new and existing customers across the education sector, promoting our portfolio of solutions including hardware, infrastructure, AV, licensing and managed services.

Collaborating with schools, academies and multi-academy trusts, you will help grow customer relationships, draft, edit and proofread proposals with the Partnership

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in Business Development or External Sales role.
• Desirable: NVQ in Business and Communications.
• Desirable: NVQ in Selling Skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Partnership Managers with customer requests.
• In partnership with the Partnership Manager, build and maintain strong relationships with schools, academies, trusts and other education stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for growth.
• Work with internal pre-sales, technical and purchasing departments to create proposals with commercial and technical coverage.
• Maintain and develop a healthy sales pipeline and accurate sales forecasts.
• Support delivery of revenue and profit targets within the Schools division.

Skills

Administration experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Organization skills

Proactive attitude

Independent working

Customer-focused mindset

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ in Business and Communications

NVQ in Selling Skills

Job description

Converge Technology Solutions UK: A Commitment to Inclusivity, Innovation, and Sustainability

Converge Technology Solutions UK, the trading names of Stone Technologies Limited based in Staffordshire, UK, designing industry specific IT solutions for each and every client. An IT reseller and IT manufacturer as well as having an award-winning IT recycling facility.

Standing out as an innovative, highly accredited market leader with exceptional employee engagement. Our core values are clear, with sustainability at the heart of our activities.

Inclusivity and Support:

We believe that everyone is welcome and will always be supported in their career with us. We encourage our people to bring their authentic selves to work, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Our Disability Confident Employer, Care Leaver Covenant and Foster Friendly accreditations are a testament to our commitment to these principles.

Nurturing Diversity:

Our support for employees and embrace of diversity go beyond policies and procedures. We provide an environment that nurtures inclusivity and engagement. From comprehensive training programs and a wide variety of apprenticeships to opportunities for community support with up to three days a year to volunteer, we create a space where employees can thrive.

Sustainable Practices:

Built around sustainable business methods and a true dedication to delivering the best possible service to our customers, we believe in our people to always work with integrity and continually innovate. We understand that taking inclusion and diversity seriously is imperative to living up to our values.

Location: Hybrid, Converge HQ or Home Based.

Department: Schools

Function: Sales

Contract: Temporary, Full Time

Converge is looking for a motivated and customer-focused School Support Co-Ordinator to join our Schools Sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships with customers, identifying opportunities, Work closely with the Sales team, Pre-sales and professional services team and our chosen vendors/partners to own and create proposals to a high standard

If you are passionate about helping schools access innovative technology solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a School Support Co-Ordinator, you will work alongside our Account Management team to support both new and existing customers across the education sector. You will play a key role in promoting Converge's portfolio of solutions, including hardware, infrastructure, AV, licensing and managed services.

Working closely with schools, academies and multi-academy trusts, you will help grow customer relationships, Draft, edit and proof-read proposals alongside the Partnership Manager, owning commercial documents and fronting relationship with key partners to ensure that Converge and our customers receive the very best proposals available to them. You will also support customer engagement activities, maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipelines, and provide excellent customer service throughout the sales journey.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Partnership Managers with customer requests.
• In Partnership with the Partnership Manager, Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, academies, trusts and other education stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for growth.
• Work with internal pre-sales, technical and purchasing departments to create proposals with commercial and technical coverage.
• Maintain and develop a healthy sales pipeline and accurate sales forecasts.
• Support the delivery of revenue and profit targets within the Schools division.

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly sales reports and performance updates.
• Attend customer events, conferences and industry networking opportunities as required.
• Handle customer queries professionally and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Support business growth initiatives and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and management systems.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong administration skills with a commercial mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

You’ll bring:

• Experience within an Administration role with customer focus centric.
• Strong communication,
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach to customer engagement.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• A customer-first mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications & Desirable Skills

Essential

• GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a Business Development or External Sales role.
• Proven experience building and developing customer relationships..
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• NVQ in Business and Communications.
• NVQ in Selling Skills.
• Experience within the Education Technology sector.
• Knowledge of schools, academies, local authorities and education procurement frameworks.

Who You Are

You are a confident and driven professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities that create value for customers. You are organised, resilient and motivated by delivering results while maintaining excellent customer experiences.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace continuous improvement, and are passionate about supporting schools with technology solutions that make a real difference. Most importantly, you share Converges values of empowering people, sustainability, customer success and trusted partnerships.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of sufficient applications for this position.

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No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community. We have an equality, diversity, and inclusion policy that support this approach.

To discuss any reasonable adjustment or request a paper based application form as an alternative, please contact People Operations on 08448 22 11 22 or alternatively email [e-mail]

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