Business Development Executive

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Identify, research, and engage with prospective schools, academy trusts, and other potential partners to drive new business.

• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and timely follow-ups.

• Organize and conduct online product demonstrations.

• Understand the needs of prospects, address inquiries and objections, and guide opportunities through to agreements.

• Keep precise records of sales activities, opportunities, next steps, and forecasts in the CRM system.

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of the SchoolHire platform, its features, benefits, and product developments.

• Monitor developments in the education and school lettings market, including customer needs, industry trends, and competitors.

• Attend conferences, exhibitions, and networking events to build relationships, generate leads, and represent SchoolHire.

• Collaborate with marketing, onboarding, and customer support teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and smooth transitions.

• Help grow SchoolHire by identifying and securing new school partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in sales, business development, or a similar customer-facing role, preferably within SaaS focused on education.

• Proven track record of proactively discovering new opportunities with confidence through multiple prospecting channels.

• Familiarity with using CRM systems to monitor pipeline opportunities.

• Experience with online platforms, systems, or software.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Comfortable presenting product demonstrations to customers.

• Ability to articulate products and services clearly and simply.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Genuine interest in understanding market trends and the challenges faced by schools.

• Proficient in managing priorities in a remote-working setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt approaches for different customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement.

• Work from home.

• Collaborate with a friendly and supportive team.

• Opportunity to represent SchoolHire at industry events and conferences.

• Enjoy the backing and stability of the ParentPay Group.