Business Development Manager - UK

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment organization is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand its network in a remote-first environment. The successful candidate will have over 3 years of experience in business development, a strong understanding of CRM tools, and a passion for transforming global education. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000, working UK hours while being based remotely.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or recruitment.
• Proven track record in generating new business.
• Strong communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies.
• Identify and secure new strategic partnerships.
• Drive revenue growth through outreach.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Leadership

CRM proficiency

Fluent English

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