Job Title: Business Development Consultant
Location: London, with hybrid working available
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience (+ bonuses)
Contract Type: Full-time

ABOUT US

At Blue Education, our unwavering mission is to empower students on their journey to academic excellence and personal growth, guiding them toward the realisation of their dreams to attend the world’s most prestigious universities.
We recognise the unique challenges that students face. Our commitment is to provide comprehensive, personalised, and culturally sensitive tutoring services that foster confidence, competence, and global mindedness.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from a UK university.
• Prior experience in business development in the education sector (candidates with an existing network of school contacts is preferred)
• An understanding of the UK education system, whether this is because you went to a UK university yourself or have had previous experience in the UK education sector.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: This role involves frequent contact with school leaders.
Initiative: Proactively generating ideas for improving school relationships and acting on them independently.
Analytical Mindset: Use data and insight from our data team to inform strategy and decisions.
Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple leads and prioritise workload effectively.
Collaboration & Independence: Comfortable working both in teams and autonomously to meet goals effectively.

As a Business Development Consultant, you will be at the forefront of growing Blue Education’s client base across the UK. You will engage with a network of your own and our contacts at UK schools to identify comprehensive product solutions to academic needs. You will also play a key role in shaping and executing our growth strategy, with a high level of autonomy right from the start. Key responsibilities include:
Business Development School Partnerships: Lead outreach to new schools and education partners, generating leads and building a strong pipeline of B2B opportunities. Deliver engaging discovery calls and pitch meetings with prospective partners. Identify partnership models that align with the schools’ needs and Blue Education’s services.
Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with schools, educational organisations, and families. Provide aftercare and support to maintain school satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
Strategy and Growth: Contribute to the development and delivery of sales and business development strategy in the UK. Identify and act on new growth opportunities through data insights and client feedback. Attend events, open days, and education fairs to represent Blue Education and raise brand awareness.