Account Manager - Manchester

Account Manager - Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 34000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage key customer relationships and lead recruitment processes in schools.
  • Company: Dynamic start-up focused on positive social impact in education.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, health insurance, and electric car scheme.
  • Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for career development.
  • Why this job: Join a fun-loving team making a real difference in education.
  • Qualifications: Enthusiasm, sales experience, and a passion for learning.

The predicted salary is between 34000 - 44000 £ per year.

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £34,000- £44,000 OTE

Driving licence required

What you’ll be doing:

  • Own the relationship with key customers including retention, expansion and new business.
  • Lead school leaders through successful recruitment processes using a consultative approach.
  • Call schools and build pipeline.
  • Work collaboratively with the sales, operations and the technology team to continuously improve efficiency in delivering value to schools.
  • Get your hands dirty. Like any true start-up, no two weeks will be the same and a general interest in mucking in and just getting the job done is crucial.

What we are looking for:

  • Bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. We will give you all the training and tools that you need to succeed!
  • Someone passionate and motivated, who loves being a part of a close team.
  • Proven track record of hitting sales targets.
  • Confident in developing outbound pipeline and handling objections.
  • Growth mindset — dedicated to growing your skills as a professional.
  • Passion for companies that have a positive social impact and the education sector.

What's in it for you:

  • Work that you want to talk about.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Ownership in the company.
  • 25 days of holiday.
  • Central Manchester office with hybrid working options.
  • Fun-loving, tight-knit team solving a problem that makes a difference.
  • 1‑1 coaching.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Electric Car Scheme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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 believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive atmosphere with a culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work. We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen). We believe in an environment with equal access to career development opportunities and actively encourage applications from BAME candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process with us, please do let us know. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback on initial submissions.

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Contact Details:

zeneducate Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Account Manager - Manchester

Customer Relationship Management
Consultative Selling
Sales Target Achievement
Pipeline Development
Objection Handling
Team Collaboration
Adaptability