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Business Development Executive

Department: Business Development

Location: Home and office based (Bromborough) with some travel required.

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 with option for OTE

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00 (some evening and weekend work may be required on occasions)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

hi-impact consultancy is a multi-award winning company, owned and operated by qualified teachers with classroom and SLT experience ranging from EYFS to 6th Form and with teacher training expertise at an international level. hi-impact’s approach to innovative and creative curriculum development has proven to be transformational across all areas of the curriculum on a national and international scale. hi-impact’s latest offer, The HOST, is an invaluable and extensive set of resources for all subject areas covering and standardising every aspect of subject development and leadership in a school.

hi-impact is looking for a Business Development Executive to join the business development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for client relations, sales generation and the onboarding of new clients for hi-impact’s latest offering The HOST. The candidate will proactively drive sales, maximising and devising revenue opportunities and developing relationships with clients in order to retain and grow the offering. The role is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced business with a renowned reputation within the education sector. Experience and knowledge of the primary curriculum is essential.

Our Values

Be happy and make others happy

Be proud of everything you do

Be flexible and agile

Always be growing and developing

Be innovative and creative

Value others and be valued

Collaborate and communicate well

Be authentic and show integrity at all time

The Role

Reporting to Head of Sales and Marketing, the successful candidate will work closely alongside hi-impact’s marketing team to achieve the business’ growth objectives. The role requires someone who is confident, approachable and has an understanding of the teaching profession. The successful candidate will be required to generate their own sales to meet KPIs and business targets.

Role Expectations

Maintaining and growing strong relations with current and prospective clients

Strategically sourcing a pipeline of prospective clients

Keeping up to date and confident with all current and future product development

Excellent communication and presentation skills in order to successfully demonstrate the product to prospective clients (in person or online)

Maintain client records on company wide CRM system

Understand the product in order to develop a targeted approach during the sales process

Answering client questions about product features

Delivering exceptional customer service

Contribute to existing sales strategies and assist in the development of new ones

Meeting or exceeding KPI and business monthly, quarterly and yearly sales goals

Preparing weekly and monthly reports

Coordinating sales efforts with marketing campaigns

Clear understanding of the business’ other educational offerings

Meet new and existing clients to evaluate needs or promote other products and services

Maintain company image and values avoiding aggressive sales tactics

Supporting clients throughout the onboarding process

Liaise with software supplier to onboard clients and resolve any user difficulties or questions

Proactive, efficient and self-motivated

Ability to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines

Essential Skills Required

Experience within the education sector

Own transport is essential

Flexibility in order to travel when required

Other Responsibilities

Work in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant United Kingdom and European Community Directives and Statutory Regulations