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ParentPay

Business Development Executive

ParentPay

. Identify, research and approach prospective schools, academy trusts and other potential partners to generate new business .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development within the SaaS education sector, with a strong ability to manage a sales pipeline and deliver effective product demonstrations. Possesses excellent communication skills and a keen understanding of market trends and customer needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCRM Systems ProficiencyProduct Demonstration SkillsMarket Knowledge

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementOutbound ProspectingLead GenerationOnline Product DemonstrationsOpportunity Tracking
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsOnline PlatformsSales Software
Industry Keywords
SaaSEducation SectorSchool PartnershipsMarket DevelopmentsCustomer Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify, research and approach prospective schools, academy trusts and other potential partners to generate new business
  • Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals and timely follow-up
  • Arrange and deliver online product demonstrations
  • Understand prospects’ needs, handle questions and objections, and guide opportunities through to agreement
  • Maintain accurate sales activity, opportunity, next-step and forecast records in the CRM system
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the SchoolHire platform, features, benefits and product developments
  • Monitor education and school lettings market developments, customer needs, industry trends and competitors
  • Attend conferences, exhibitions and networking events to build relationships, generate leads and represent SchoolHire
  • Collaborate with marketing, onboarding and customer support teams for a joined-up customer experience and smooth handover
  • Grow SchoolHire by identifying and winning new school partners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in sales, business development or a similar customer-facing role, ideally within SaaS with an education angle
  • Experience proactively finding new opportunities with confidence in prospecting via multiple channels
  • Experience using CRM systems to track pipeline opportunities
  • Experience working with online platforms, systems or software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confident in presenting product demonstrations to customers
  • Ability to explain products and services clearly and simply
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote team
  • Good organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Genuine interest in understanding market developments and the challenges facing schools
  • Ability to manage priorities effectively in a remote-working environment
  • Ability to communicate clearly and adapt approach to different customers

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote working arrangement
  • Work from home
  • Collaboration with a friendly and supportive team
  • Opportunity to represent SchoolHire at industry events and conferences
  • Backing and stability of the ParentPay Group