Recruitment Account Director in Leeds

Type: Full-time *If your salary expectations do not meet our banding, please do still apply - salary banding is based on transferable skills, tenure, industry experience, and interview performance Hi, I’m Allan, Senior Account Manager at Zen Educate , and I’m looking for Account Managers who want to tackle a very real, very important problem: helping schools get the teachers they need, when they need them, without wasting millions on old-school recruitment agencies. If you’re someone who loves building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and being part of a mission-driven team… this might be your thing. What we’re building and why UK schools spend over £2 billion a year on temporary staff. Zen Educate is an online platform that gives schools instant access to fully vetted teachers and support staff. Since launching in 2017, we’ve already saved schools over £30 million, that’s gone straight back to where it matters most. This isn’t your standard “manage a few accounts and send a few emails” kind of job. As an Account Manager at Zen, you’ll be: -Owning relationships with key schools helping them hire smarter and faster. -Leading school leaders through recruitment processes with a consultative approach. -Picking up the phone and building genuine relationships (yes, there’s outbound calling, but it’s about helping, not just selling). -Collaborating closely with Sales, Ops, and our Tech team to make sure schools get the best possible experience. -Chat to a Headteacher about how they can save £10k this term by switching to Zen. -Source a teacher who is a perfect match for your school. -Follow up with a school that’s already using Zen and find ways to expand their usage. -Share feedback with our product team about what schools really need in the platform. -Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast. -Someone with a proven track record of hitting sales targets (or smashing similar KPIs). -Passionate about having a positive social impact (bonus points if you care deeply about education). -Every company has its tradeoffs, so here’s some real talk to help you decide if this is the right fit for you. ✅ Sometimes we’re building the plane while flying it. -Picking up the phone and having conversations with decision-makers feels uncomfortable. you’re literally helping schools save money and pay teachers more. -Competitive salary + ownership in the company. -25 days holiday + all the usual UK public holidays. -1-1 coaching to keep you growing personally and professionally. -Life & Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme. Quick chat with our recruiter – to get to know you and cover the basics. -Role-focused conversation – we’ll talk about how you approach account management, building relationships, and hitting targets. -Practical Task and role play – to see how you’d think on your feet with a realistic school conversation. -Culture chat with the team – making sure it’s a good fit both ways. Diversity & inclusion At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives, just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We’d love to chat.