Business Development Manager
We’re on a mission to change what schools look like.
We’re waving goodbye to Victorian classrooms, tatty buildings and dull methods of working.
Designing the Best Schools in the World.
Why TaskSpace
We have developed a methodology for designing, building and renovating schools which is disrupting how the industry works. Traditionalists, watch out.
We are a small and fast-growing business that works with private schools to design and develop their buildings, fit for a 21st century education.
Hires are made on the basis of our 6 core values:
- Hungry – energy, urgency, speed and time management
- Humble – recognising the strengths and weaknesses of others and oneself
- Smart – intelligent judgment and sharpness
- Positive – cheerful and upbeat mindset
- Accountable – willingness to have my performance known by others, good or bad
- Resilient – finding a way regardless of headwinds
The Role
Purpose
Arrange client visits with decision makers at qualifying schools
Likely daily activities
- Building relationships on the phone
- Follow up emails/letters
- Targeted postal mailings
- Exhibitions (approx 6-8 each year)
- Other methods of direct outreach
Company Structure
- Role reports to Marketing Manager
- You will be 1 of a 4-5 person marketing team
- TaskSpace have approximately 20-25 staff across the design and management office
Working model
- Full time
- Office based
- Hours to suit candidate, approximately 8am to 5pm
- Option for hybrid working once your feet are under the table
Salary
- Core package – £30k to £45k
- Fixed bonus per qualifying appointment arranged
- Company profit share scheme once probation completed (Growth By Sharing – you will get an uncapped % of extra annual pay, paid quarterly, once the company profits reach a point of business sustainability and continue to grow through the year. Company financials are shared with all staff)
This is for you if
- You love talking to people, including people you have never met
- You want to achieve results and earn more
- You can pitch yourself with class
- You’re creative – prepared to try unconventional methods
This is not for you if
- You are uncomfortable with the phone, or meeting new people
- You have no experience in business development and outreach
- You are put off by rejection
- You come across like a money-craven sales grabber
Interview process
- 15 minute intro video call with Marketing Manager – no preparation required
- 45-60 minute in person interview at TaskSpace Design Centre
- 30-45 minute in person interview – meet various team members
- Hire
Onboarding process
- Introduction to education & construction industry if required
- Introduction to TaskSpace DNA & sales playbook
- Why clients use us
- Why clients don’t use us
- Qualification criteria
- All regular administrative aspects
- Hit the ground running!