International Business Development Manager

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International Business Development Manager

Job Reference twinkl/TP/650/370

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Location: Sheffield

Closing Date: 20/02/2025

Job Category: Global

Region / Division: Not Applicable

Business Unit: Not Applicable

Job Introduction

Location: UK (Must permanently live in the UK & have the right to work without restrictions to apply for this role)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours of work: 37.5hrs per week

Recruiter: Frazer Morton

First things first! What is Twinkl? What is Twinkl\’s mission?

Twinkl is here to \”help those who teach.\” It\’s what brings us to work every day. We\’re proud to create educational resources that can be used at each step of a child\’s learning journey.

Our award-winning resource collection – created by teachers for teachers – provides unlimited supplementary digital and printable teaching resources at an unbeatable value.

We support educators and children around the world, and we’re committed to transforming lives through education.

The Role:

The International Business Development Manager is responsible for supporting the continued growth through increasing our customer base, upgrades, and portfolio expansion of international markets. The role requires a strong leader who can manage and enable a team of remote-based Country Managers across different cultures and time zones. A strong track record of leadership, entrepreneurship, and impeccable communication skills are essential.

The role operates in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, requiring the ability to adapt quickly, prioritise effectively, and make data-driven decisions to ensure growth and success.

Key responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Coaching:

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of Country Managers to achieve their individual and collective goals.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Handle team dynamics effectively, including providing constructive feedback and addressing performance issues.

Strategy Development and Execution:

• Collaborate with the Head of Phases and other international Business Development Managers to define growth strategies.
• Translate company objectives into actionable plans for your team.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive revenue and market share.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure targets are met.

Commercial Mindset:

• Develop a deep understanding of our industry, market, and competitive landscape.
• Identify new opportunities for revenue generation and subscription growth.
• Analyse data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.

Hustle Mentality:

• Embrace a proactive and results-driven approach to overcome challenges.
• Encourage innovation and creativity within the team to drive growth.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic and determination.

Performance Metrics:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team and individual performance.
• Implement performance improvement plans when necessary to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments, such as Production Operations, Twinkl Cares, and Growth Marketing, to align strategies and achieve common objectives.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

We\’re interested in anyone who meets a combination of the following:

• Experienced in leadership and enabling growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback, set performance expectations, and address underperformance diplomatically.
• Commercially minded, and focused on adding value to the customer.
• Works well under pressure, and can manage multiple projects and requests.
• A self-starter with a relentless pursuit of success and a “get things done” attitude.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

Here’s a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – our Employee Network Program includes working groups for various communities.
• From day 1 – Westfield Health, 33 annual leave days per year (pro-rata) inclusive bank holidays, a \”Me\” day each year, a charity day each year, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home and Twinkl subscriptions.
• Quarterly company awards programme.
• Seasonal events.
• Company sick pay after 3 months of service.
• After probation – cycle-to-work scheme.
• Long-term service reward – Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay, and enhanced paternity pay.

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