Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for the Education sector?
Do you have a proven track record of winning new business and building strong relationships with schools, academies and education providers?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a developing Education Division?
We are delighted to announce an exciting career opportunity at KPI Recruiting for the position of Business Development Manager – Education.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, commercially driven and experienced Business Development professional to play a key role in the growth of our Education Division.
With a focus on developing new client relationships and growing our presence within the education sector, you will work closely with our Head of Supply / Education Director and Education recruitment team to support the development of our same-day cover offering and wider education recruitment services.
Initially focusing on the Manchester area, you will have the opportunity to build a strong client base, develop long-term relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the division and KPI Recruiting as a whole.
KPI Recruiting is a rapidly growing recruitment agency that prides itself on delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients. With a focus on quality, innovation and client satisfaction, we have become a trusted partner across a range of specialist recruitment sectors.
Our Education Division is an exciting and growing area of the business, and this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact as we continue to develop our presence within the sector.
What does the role involve?
- Generating new business opportunities within the Education sector.
- Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts and other education providers.
- Identifying and engaging with key decision-makers, including Headteachers, School Business Managers, HR teams and Trust leaders.
- Developing strong, long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with new and existing clients.
- Understanding the individual staffing challenges of education providers and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
- Supporting the growth of KPI Recruiting’s same-day and short-term supply cover offering.
- Promoting our wider education recruitment services across temporary, long-term and permanent staffing requirements.
- Working closely with the Head of Supply and recruitment team to develop effective business development strategies.
- Attending client meetings and delivering professional and persuasive presentations.
- Negotiating terms of business and service agreements while maintaining a strong focus on both profitability and client satisfaction.
- Keeping up to date with developments, staffing challenges and recruitment trends within the education sector.
- Identifying new market opportunities and supporting the continued growth of KPI Recruiting’s Education Division.
- Working closely with internal recruitment and operational teams to ensure a professional and seamless handover of new business wins.
- Ensuring client expectations are understood and exceeded throughout the recruitment process.
- Meeting and exceeding agreed sales targets, KPIs and revenue objectives.
- Maintaining accurate records of sales activity and managing your pipeline effectively.
- Supporting education-focused marketing campaigns, networking activity and social media initiatives.
- Actively promoting KPI Recruiting and the Education Division through your personal network, industry events and client activity.
What we would like to see from you?
- A full UK driving licence is required.
- Proven experience in business development, sales or recruitment, ideally within the Education sector.
- A strong track record of winning new business and developing long-term client relationships.
- Experience working with schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts or other education providers would be highly advantageous.
- Previous experience within Education Recruitment would be beneficial but is not essential for the right commercially driven individual.
- Experience and understanding of temporary recruitment, supply staffing or same-day cover would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills.
- A commercially focused and results-oriented mindset, with a drive to achieve and surpass targets.
- The ability to identify opportunities and develop effective business development strategies.
- Strong networking and presentation skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated and resilient approach.
- The ability to manage your own time, priorities and sales pipeline effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with recruitment and operational teams.
- A positive attitude, high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and a good sense of humour!
Why work for KPI Recruiting?
- A key role within an exciting and growing Education Division.
- The opportunity to play a significant part in developing our presence within the Education sector.
- The autonomy to build your own client pipeline and develop new business opportunities.
- Clear routes for progression and future opportunities across the business.
- A friendly and welcoming team environment.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and one day off for your birthday!
- Pension scheme.
- Team outings and events.
- Refer a Friend scheme – opportunities to work with your friends and earn extra cash!
If you are a commercially driven and ambitious Business Development professional looking for the opportunity to build relationships, win new business and play a key role in the growth of an exciting Education Division, we would love to hear from you.
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