Business Development Manager in Hull

Business Development Manager – Education

Established over 40 years ago, our client is a leading provider of resources, products & technology to the education sector on a global scale. Working with over 20,000 educational institutions, our client has a long-standing reputation of providing high quality products & services, meeting the needs of thousands of students globally.

They are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team & continue their growth efforts. This role involves a combination of seeking out new business and identifying growth / new business opportunities from key existing accounts. This organisation has a truly unmatched impact on the lives of students – they are looking for a Business Development Manager who shares this passion and can act as a consultative & enthusiastic representative on behalf of the business.

This opportunity is home-based, with European travel several times per year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain long-term relationships with key accounts across the education & public sector space
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts & manage commercial processes
• Identify & prospect new business opportunities within the space, managing the full sales cycle with prospective accounts
• Drive revenue growth for the organisation by acting as a consultative point of contact for both new & existing accounts across Europe
• Collaborate with internal teams as & when needed

The Successful Candidate

• 3+ years consultative sales experience
• Experience selling into the education space is ideal
• Candidates outside of the education space will also be considered
• Ability to speak a second European language would be a plus but not essential
• Based in the UK

Business Development Manager Package

• Basic salary: up to £50,000
• OTE: +£25,000
• Car allowance
• Elevated pension options
• Flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays