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ParentPay was launched in 2003 by an experienced teacher with a successful track record of producing software for schools. Since then the company has grown at a rapid pace, and with customers nationwide, is the market leader for online payments and income management for schools.

With a dynamic and forward thinking ethos, ParentPay provides an extremely rewarding and friendly working environment.

Business Development Manager

Regions: Cheshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire

Home based with frequent regional travel; Term-time or full contracts.

Responsibilities include:
Approaching schools and local authorities
Providing online demonstrations of ParentPay to schools and local authorities
Visiting schools and local authorities to promote, discuss and demonstrate ParentPay

Your diverse role in this position will involve close working links with our existing Business Development team.

Working to achievable targets, you will be responsible for managing sales within your region, making initial contact with schools and local authorities: providing appropriate information and demonstrations, as well as quotation proposals - following up to gain orders.

The successful candidates will have a background in and working knowledge of a school environment. An understanding of school financial and administrative processes would also be most relevant although not essential. Previous sales experience is not essential.

The post requires an enthusiastic team member with great personal motivation and organization. The ability to communicate professionally while building rapport and credibility, tenacity, integrity and confidence are all desirable qualities for an ideal candidate.

Training will be made available to the successful candidate as appropriate, although a reasonable grasp of IT systems and experience of using MS Office and similar applications would be useful.

Own transport and willingness/ability to travel are essential.

Great package: Salary plus commission – details available on applicationTerm time contract would be considered; appropriate perhaps for parents returning to work.