School Business Development Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Development Executive to join a social enterprise that connects employers with schools to create inclusive work-based learning opportunities for students, particularly those with special educational needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

As a School Business Development Executive, you will be developing relationships with schools and careers hubs to promote a well-established careers engagement platform.

This full-time role offers a basic salary of up to £36K FTE plus generous commission and benefits.

The candidate must possess experience in both account management and new business development.

This is a fully remote role but you need to be based in East Sussex.

You will be responsible for:

? Proactively reaching out to schools to introduce and promote an innovative platform supporting student career development
? Building and managing relationships with Careers Leaders, Officers, and occasionally Head Teachers
? Collaborating with regional Careers Hubs and education networks to broaden reach
? Coordinating meetings via phone, Teams, or face-to-face to support engagement and growth
? Representing the organisation at relevant regional and national events
? Providing accurate internal updates and contributing to reporting processes
? Ensuring internal policies, such as safeguarding and health & safety, are adhered to


What we are looking for:

? Previously worked as a Business Development Officer, Account Manager, Sales manager, Business Development Manager, Partnership Manager, School Engagement Manager, Education Partnership Manager, Educational Sales Executive, Education Account Manager, Education Outreach Coordinator, School Relationship Manager, Educational Partnerships Executive, School Liaison Manager, Student Career Development Officer, School Engagement Executive, Business Development Executive, Career Engagement Officer, Business Development Specialist, Business developme