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Salary: GBP 35,000 - 44,000 / annual
Zen Educate is a mission-driven EdTech platform that connects UK schools with vetted teachers and support staff, disrupting the traditional recruitment agency model. The company has saved schools over £30 million since 2017 and recently closed a $37M Series B, positioning itself as Europe's largest EdTech round last year. They are a Certified B Corporation scaling rapidly across the UK and US.
As an Account Manager based in Nottingham, you will own relationships with key schools, helping them optimize their hiring processes and reduce recruitment costs. This is a consultative, relationship-driven role that combines outbound business development with account management and customer success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining relationships with school leaders and decision-makers
- Leading schools through recruitment processes with a consultative approach
- Conducting outbound calls to generate pipeline and support existing accounts
- Collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Product teams to deliver exceptional school experiences
- Sourcing and matching teachers to school needs
- Identifying expansion opportunities within existing accounts
- Gathering customer feedback and sharing insights with the product team
- Supporting operational teams to resolve complex bookings and logistics
- Contributing to team initiatives to improve pipeline development
A typical week involves conversations with headteachers about cost savings, teacher sourcing and matching, account expansion follow-ups, product feedback sessions, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced startup environment.
The company emphasizes meaningful work with tangible social impact—schools save money that goes directly back into teacher pay and classroom resources. You'll work within a close-knit, mission-driven team in a rapidly evolving environment.
Requirements:
- Proven track record of hitting sales targets or achieving similar KPIs
- Confidence making outbound calls, handling objections, and building trust quickly
- Natural enthusiasm, curiosity, and growth mindset
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (required for client site visits)
- Preference for candidates living in or near Nottingham, or willing to relocate
- Passion for social impact and education (preferred but not required)
