Senior Account Manager at Zen Educate

London, England, United Kingdom

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£45,000 – £60,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, EducationIndustries

Requirements

Experience in sales/recruitment (6 plus years)
Track record of owning and delivering on targets in a high-growth environment
Passionate and motivated, who loves being a part of a close team
Confident in developing outbound pipeline and handling objections
Working knowledge and experience within the education sector
Growth mindset — dedicated to growing your skills as a professional
Passion for companies that have a positive social impact and the education sector

Responsibilities

Own the relationship with key accounts school accounts including retention, expansion, and new business
Build and develop relationships with Senior Stakeholders across networks within your region e.g. Executive Headteachers, MAT CEOs
Take the lead on operational and commercial projects within your team
Lead school leaders through successful recruitment processes using a consultative approach
Call schools and build pipeline
Work collaboratively with the sales, operations, and the technology team to continuously improve efficiency in delivering value to schools
Get your hands dirty. Like any true start-up, no two weeks will be the same and a general interest in mucking in and just getting the job done is crucial

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Account ManagementStakeholder ManagementConsultative SellingSales PipelineRelationship BuildingRetentionBusiness ExpansionCommercial ProjectsCold CallingKey Accounts

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Account Manager role?

The salary is £45,000-£60,000 OTE.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

The role is based in London (Oval), United Kingdom, and is full-time with 3 days in the office after training.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need 6+ years of experience in sales/recruitment, a track record of owning and delivering on targets in a high-growth environment, confident outbound pipeline development and objection handling, working knowledge in the education sector, and a growth mindset.

What is the company culture like at Zen Educate?

Zen Educate features a fun-loving, tight-knit team passionate about professional development, career growth, and making a positive social impact in education, with an emphasis on collaborative work in a high-growth startup environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Account Manager role?

Strong candidates have 6+ years in sales/recruitment, experience hitting targets in high-growth settings, education sector knowledge, passion for social impact, and a growth mindset; you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match.

Zen Educate

Connects schools with qualified teaching staff

About Zen Educate

Zen Educate connects schools with qualified supply teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors through a streamlined online platform. Operating in major UK cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham, the platform allows schools to browse a directory of available candidates while educators can find job opportunities that suit their skills. By eliminating traditional recruitment agencies, Zen Educate reduces hiring costs for schools and increases earnings for teachers. The company charges schools a fee for using its platform, which is typically lower than agency fees, and may offer premium services for additional support. The goal of Zen Educate is to simplify the hiring process in the education sector, making it more efficient and affordable for both schools and teaching professionals.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$82.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Equity

Risks

Integration challenges from acquiring Aquinas Education may disrupt Zen Educate's operations.

US market expansion introduces regulatory and cultural challenges for Zen Educate.

Competition from AI-driven learning platforms may impact demand for traditional supply teaching.

Differentiation

Zen Educate eliminates costly recruitment agencies, offering a direct platform for schools and teachers.

The platform provides a streamlined, tech-driven solution for education staffing in the UK.

Zen Educate's acquisition of Aquinas Education enhances its market presence and resource pool.

Upsides

Zen Educate raised $37M in Series B funding, boosting its expansion capabilities.

The acquisition of Aquinas Education strengthens Zen Educate's UK and potential US market presence.

Growing demand for cost-effective staffing solutions aligns with Zen Educate's lower fee model.

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