Business Development - Education - Uk

The Legends Agency; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global education recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their network and secure key partnerships. This role requires a self-driven professional with over 3 years of experience in business development, preferably within education or HR tech. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English, tech-savvy, and thrive in a remote-first environment. Competitive salary and remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development or sales.
• Fluent in professional English, both written and verbal.
• Proven success in meeting growth KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies.
• Identify and secure new strategic partnerships.
• Drive revenue through outreach and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with internal teams for aligned strategies.

Skills

Business development

Partnerships

Sales

Recruitment

Professional English

Tech-savvy

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM platforms

HubSpot

Agile CRM

Job description

About the job Business Development - Education - UK

Business Development Manager (Remote)

Scale Global Teacher Recruitment in a Mission-Driven, Remote-First Environment

Education | Remote | £40, | UK Working Hours

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and mission-led organisation focused on transforming global education through strategic teacher placements.

They operate at the intersection of recruitment and education technology, offering innovative solutions to meet the worldwide demand for qualified educators.

With a remote-first structure and a strong global network, the company fosters autonomy, growth, and impact.

The Role : Business Development Manager

This role is designed for an ambitious, self-driven professional ready to lead the charge in expanding the company's global footprint.

As Business Development Manager, you will craft and execute strategic initiatives to grow the teacher recruitment network, secure key partnerships, and drive revenue contributing directly to educational access on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to increase teacher placements and partner engagement
• Identify, approach, and secure new strategic partnerships worldwide
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach and sustained relationship-building
• Analyse market trends and data to identify emerging growth opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, recruitment) to ensure aligned go-to-market strategies
• Represent the company in external meetings, webinars, and partner presentations
• Maintain accurate pipeline records and performance reports using CRM tools
• Continuously iterate and optimise outreach, conversion, and onboarding processes

About You

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or recruitment (ideally within education, HR tech, or training)
• Fluent in professional English (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated success in generating new business and meeting growth KPIs
• Strong communicator and negotiator with leadership aptitude
• Tech-savvy and proficient in CRM platforms such as , HubSpot, or Agile CRM
• Thrives in a remote-first environment; self-disciplined and organised
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Passionate about education, global access, or online learning