Job reference
EF/BDM_1781004096
Company Name
Salary
£50000 - £70000 per annum + commission
Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Sales
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
01/07/2026
Posted date
09/06/2026
Closing date
30/06/2026
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.