School Partnership Manager (Sales)

School Partnership Manager   

Permanent role, 37 hours per week 

£30,000 to £45,000 (Full time equivalent) dependent on experience 

Hybrid role with 3 days per week in the office in Halifax and/or Leeds West Yorkshire (HX2 & LS11) 

The role 

Are you ready to join an innovative and dynamic organisation redefining the future of education?  This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a passionate and forward-thinking team, driving impactful change and shaping the educational landscape for future generations.  You'll have the unique privilege of helping to support White Rose Education’s vision of empowering educators, enhancing student outcomes and expanding our reach and impact globally.  

We’re on the lookout for a passionate School Partnership Manager to help shape the future of education for children across the world. If you’ve got the enthusiasm, expertise, and a flair for sales, we want to hear from you!  

Working as a Schools Partnership Manager the core purpose of your role will be: 

• To play a crucial role in expanding White Rose Education’s reach and ensuring that schools have access to our world class educational resources.  

• Actively build relationships with schools across the globe, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to enhance their educational offerings 

Could it be you? 

You will need to be a great team player, as excellent teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be a positive thinker, willing to flex, adapt and go the extra mile. A natural ability to develop and maintain excellent professional working relationships, solve complex problems and manage multiple priorities with tact and discretion is essential. This role will be immensely rewarding, and you will relish the excitement of helping to transform lives. 

This role would suit a teacher or ex-teacher wanting to expand their skill set, someone with sales or marketing experience, or someone with relevant customer service experience looking to get into the education sector. 

Applications: 

Please apply with an up-to-date CV, and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and reasons for applying to the role.   

Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th April 2025 

The purpose of the role:  

• The Partnership Manager will play a crucial role in expanding White Rose Education’s reach and ensuring that schools have access to our world class educational resources.  

• This position involves building relationships with schools, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to enhance their educational offerings. 

Key accountabilities: 

• Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and target potential schools and educational institutions that would benefit from White Rose Education’s products and services. Develop and implement effective sales strategies to generate new business leads.  

• Sales and Account Management: Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to school administrators, teachers, and decision-makers. Understand customer needs and provide solutions that meet their requirements. Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.  

• Product Knowledge and Training: Maintain in-depth knowledge of White Rose Education’s products, services, and industry trends. Provide training and support to schools on the effective use of our resources.  

• Negotiation and Closing: Prepare and deliver sales proposals and contracts. Negotiate terms, and close sales deals to meet or exceed sales targets. 

Other duties:  

All staff must abide by company policies and procedures, copies of which are available on our HR system. 

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified.  Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified within this job description. 

This job description is current at the date shown.  It will be reviewed at least annually, and in consultation with you, it may be changed by your manager to reflect or anticipate changes in the role or business need. 

Key relationships of the role:   

• School administrators and decision-makers 

• Teachers and educational staff 

• Marketing and product development teams 

• Senior management 

Direct reports: None 

Person Specification – Core Competencies 

Qualification and experience  

Essential: 

• Experience of working in a team and dealing with people 

• Experience of prioritising workload 

• Experience in dealing directly with customers 

Desirable: 

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the education sector 

• Strong understanding of the educational landscape and the needs of schools 

Personal Qualities and Skills 

 Essential: 

• Self-motivated, with a strong drive to achieve and exceed targets 

• Ability to build strong working relationships as part of a team 

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Computer literate – Excel, Word & Windows OS 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Strong decision making and problem solving skills 

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 

• Seek advice and support when necessary 

Desirable: 

• Willingness to develop own understanding and capability through advice and training 

• Creative problem-solving skills 

 Communication Skills  

Essential: 

• Excellent communication,  presentation and interpersonal skills Desirable: 

• Experience delivering sales pitches and communicating with customers about deals 

Self-Management Skills  

Essential: 

•  Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills 

Desirable: 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

 Leadership and Management Skills  

Essential: 

• Competence in providing regular sales reports and forecasts to management 

Desirable: 

• Experience in mentoring or coaching peers