Business Development Manager

Overview

In this role you will drive growth for an EdTech SaaS platform by building a strong pipeline and opening doors to education sector organisations. You will work closely with the CEO to identify opportunities across Multi Academy Trusts, Local Education Authorities, and specialist learning environments, while applying a consultative, stakeholder-focused approach. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on outreach to improve educational outcomes and expand the reach of the platform. This is a mission-aligned, revenue-focused position offering autonomy and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop new relationships across the education sector
• Identify opportunities with Multi Academy Trusts, Local Education Authorities, alternative education providers, and specialist learning environments
• Collaborate directly with the CEO to build a robust pipeline
• Open doors and drive revenue growth through consultative selling
• Engage senior stakeholders and understand educators’ challenges
• Operate with independence to own results and outcomes

Key requirements

• Experience selling into education, EdTech, public sector or related markets
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Consultative, empathetic approach to sales
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of results
• Commercially driven with genuine interest in improving educational outcomes

• Relationship-building
• Stakeholder management
• Empathy in sales
• Independent work style
• Strategic thinking

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