Business Development Manager – SaaS / Learning Technology
We are looking for a strong new business SaaS salesperson to join a growing learning technology business.
This is a genuine hunter role for someone who enjoys prospecting, creating opportunities from scratch and winning new customers rather than relying solely on inbound leads.
You'll join an experienced commercial team with a strong existing inbound and marketing engine, while having the autonomy to help shape how proactive new business is approached.
The Role
- Generate your own pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting.
- Identify and engage new target organisations.
- Run discovery calls and understand customer requirements.
- Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from initial engagement to close.
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Work alongside marketing and benefit from an established inbound lead engine.
- Manage activity and pipeline through HubSpot and other prospecting tools.
- Hand customers into implementation/account management after close, allowing you to remain focused on new business.
What We're Looking For
- Around 2–4 years SaaS sales experience, ideally across mid market/enterprise.
- Strong track record of outbound prospecting and winning new logos.
- Confidence managing a consultative sales process.
- Experience creating pipeline from scratch rather than relying solely on inbound leads.
- Commercially driven while remaining collaborative and relationship led.
- EdTech, learning technology or LMS experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Commutable to Bradford/ Leeds area – hybrid, 2 days per week in office.
You'll be joining a close knit and supportive team with a great culture.
There is a strong existing inbound engine to work alongside while you establish your outbound pipeline, as well as a genuine opportunity to influence and shape how proactive new business is done within the organisation.
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