Up Learn is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead and deliver GCSE and incremental new business growth at a critical stage in the company’s expansion. The role will involve leading new customer acquisition for GCSE, managing complex sales cycles, and owning and closing MAT-level opportunities.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in B2B sales, with a strong track record in complex or consultative sales environments
- Proven success closing new business with long or multi-stakeholder sales cycles
- Experience selling into schools, MATs, or similarly governed public-sector environments
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to prioritise effectively in high-volume pipelines
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Data-driven approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and performance
- Experience using CRM systems (HubSpot preferred)
- Experience selling EdTech or SaaS products (bonus)
Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus package
- Meaningful stake in the company’s growth and success (equity share options)
- ~35 days of paid holiday per year
- Significantly enhanced parental leave
- Level 6 (highest level) dental insurance
- Paid-for coffee breaks
- Monthly & quarterly paid-for socials
- Spacious and bright private office
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Unlimited budget for work-related books
- Family access to Up Learn