New School Partnerships Executive

Location: Hybrid - London, UK

Type: Full-time

Salary: £32,000 to £45,000 DOE

On-Target Earnings: Up to 30% of base plus stretch

Team: New School Partnerships

Supported by: New School Partnerships Manager

Closing date: Saturday 30th November*

Start date: Commencement Upon Hiring

About Bedrock Learning

Bedrock Learning is on a mission to improve literacy and learning outcomes for students worldwide. Our innovative platform provides personalised learning experiences and immerses students in a dynamic, interactive and aspirational curriculum. We combine cutting-edge technology with proven educational strategies to create a powerful tool for teachers, students and parents.

Bedrock Learning works with over 900 schools and supports hundreds of thousands of learners annually to realise their potential through education. We are ranked as the UK’s number one solution in primary and secondary schools, with a market-leading NPS and a platform teachers love.

Literacy is the bedrock of education, and we are dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed at school and beyond.

Working at Bedrock Learning

Educational impact, research and policy are the lifeblood of our operation, and we welcome team members who care deeply about our mission. To succeed in this role, you must have a genuine passion for learning and education.

At Bedrock Learning, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture. Our team is passionate and driven, constantly striving to innovate and improve. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment where employees are encouraged to take initiative, think creatively, and drive our mission forward. Find out more about our values here.

If you are looking for a role in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact and grow your career, Bedrock Learning is the place for you.

Core Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven sales professional to build and develop relationships in our new business or renewal teams. You will be responsible for identifying potential customers, building and maintaining relationships, selling our educational solutions, and growing our network of evangelists to help us meet our business objectives. You will contribute to the company's mission of building impactful and transformative EdTech solutions that make a difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about education and have a proven record of driving sales growth, we would love to have you on our team.

Sales & Business Development

• Identify potential clients through research, networking, and lead generation.
• Present, promote and sell our award-winning solution in a knowledgeable and consultative manner to our existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences and other industry events to promote the company's products and services.

Customer Relationship Management

• Foreground our educational intent and mission in all that you do here at Bedrock.
• Understand customer needs and requirements, providing them with appropriate product solutions.
• Develop and manage a customer portfolio, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Be product-focused, sharing the needs of the customer with the Product Team.

Sales Process Management

• Follow company sales processes and strategies, ensuring sales targets are met or exceeded.
• Use CRM systems (such as HubSpot) to record sales activities, manage customer interactions, and track sales performance.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular sales reports, including activity, closures, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
• Communicate customer feedback to the team and contribute to strategy meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum 2 years of sales experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM practices along with the ability to build productive professional business relationships.
• Highly motivated and target-driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Prioritising, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience's needs.
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing

• 4-day week and flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive private medical coverage for you, your partner, and any children for whom you are the legal guardian, including GP services, mental health pathway, dental and optical, enhanced hospital lists and full medical cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health, wellbeing, financial and legal support.
• Eye examination scheme.
• Closure between Christmas and New Year.

Your development

• Annual pay increase.
• £1,000 yearly personal allowance for training and development.
• Exciting, high-growth company with the opportunity to progress rapidly.
• Company pension scheme.

Your team

• A vibrant company culture – read our company culture code.
• Regular company-funded social events.

The Recruitment Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application. The recruitment process will include the following steps:

1. Assessments: Complete psychometric and aptitude tests through Test Gorilla.
2. Online interview: Interview with our CEO and New School Partnerships Manager to discuss your experience, suitability for the role and cultural alignment with Bedrock Learning.
3. Presentation & values interview: A presentation with a panel to demonstrate your business development acumen and alignment with our culture and values.

Join us at Bedrock Learning and be a part of a team that is preparing young people for tomorrow’s world through innovative technology and an impassioned commitment to raising aspirations. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you like the sound of this role, but find you do not fulfil every single requirement, you might still be a great candidate. If you are a woman or a person of colour, studies show you are less likely to apply for jobs where you do not meet every requirement. Bedrock Learning is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitable persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or age.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.