Business Development Manager - UK

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment-focused organisation is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager to drive growth in global education initiatives. This remote role involves crafting and executing strategies to expand the teacher recruitment network and form key partnerships, contributing to improved educational access worldwide. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong communicator, adept in CRM tools and comfortable in a remote-first working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or recruitment.
• Fluent in professional English (written and verbal).
• Strong communicator and negotiator with leadership aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to increase teacher placements.
• Identify, approach, and secure new strategic partnerships worldwide.
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach and sustained relationship-building.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Negotiation

CRM Proficiency

Communication

Tools

monday.com

HubSpot

Agile CRM

Job description

About the job Business Development Manager - UK

Business Development Manager (Remote)
Scale Global Teacher Recruitment in a Mission-Driven, Remote-First Environment
Education | Remote | £40,000 | 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 monday.com, 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