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Permanent

Business Development Manager

Academics
Birmingham
money-bag £50000 - £70000/annum commission
Posted: 09 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 09 July 2026
Ref: 225225896

Business Development Manager - Education Recruitment

Academics are seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to join our growing education recruitment team in our Birmingham office. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales-focused professional who thrives on building relationships, generating new business, and delivering exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our client base across schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts while maintaining strong partnerships with existing clients. If you have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping clients find the right talent solutions, we''d love to hear from you.



Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the education sector.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and decision-makers.
  • Conduct client meetings, presentations, and networking activities to promote recruitment services.
  • Work closely with recruitment consultants to ensure client requirements are met effectively.
  • Maintain accurate records of business development activities using CRM systems.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.


Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience in a business development, sales, or account management role.
  • Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
  • Highly motivated, self-driven, and results-oriented.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.


Desirable

  • Previous experience within education recruitment, recruitment, staffing, or education services.
  • Existing network of contacts within schools or education organisations.


Why Academics?

  • Competitive basic salary.
  • Uncapped commission structure.
  • Performance-related incentives and bonuses.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
  • Birmingham City Centre location


Academics are passionate about supporting schools with exceptional staffing solutions and helping education professionals find rewarding opportunities. As a Business Development Manager, you will have the chance to make a real impact while building a successful and rewarding career within a thriving sector.

Apply today and become part of a team that is shaping the future of education recruitment.

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