Business Development Manager

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