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Locations required:
- Northwest - Liverpool/Manchester/Preston - able to travel across all 3 offices
- Sheffield and Hull - able to travel across both offices
- Midlands - Birmingham/Nottingham - able to travel across both offices
For each role, the Partnership Manager would be expected to work in office/client meetings during their 3 month probationary period, where thereafter a hybrid working model depending on target achievement will be adopted.
The Company
Tradewind Recruitment isn't just a recruitment firm; we set the standard of excellence in the education sector. Recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company for four consecutive years and one of the UK's largest teaching agencies, we are committed to investing in our team.
At Tradewind, we are proud to have the highest retention rate in the UK compared to other teaching agencies. This speaks to the strong, supportive culture we have fostered and our commitment to long-term careers and growth. We don't just hire to fill positions - we hire for potential and development, offering continuous training and clear career progression.
If you are passionate about education recruitment, have a proven track record of success, and want to work in a high-performing, supportive environment, Tradewind is the place for you.
The Role
We are on an exciting journey of growth with the introduction of a partnerships team and have several Partnership Manager opportunities available across the country.
As a Partnership Manager, you will support the company business growth through strategic and tactical business development via Multi Academy Trust and Multi School Group partnerships, as well as other framework opportunities.
Although not essential, the ideal candidate would have experience within education recruitment, or within business development for other educational services.
Salary and Benefits
As a member of our team, you'll benefit from a range of advantages and opportunities:
- Competitive Salaries: Realistic OTE of of £55,000 to £70,000 in your first year, based on performance.
- Immediate Uncapped Commission: Begin earning commission from your first day, rewarding your dedication and success.
- Ample Holidays: Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, plus reduced hours during summer holidays.
- Global Trips: Join all-expenses-paid trips to exciting international destinations with our company-wide events.
- Perks: Enjoy Friday drinks, daily free breakfast, and significant investment in employee well-being.
- Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development and internal promotions, with a clear career path.
Responsibilities
- Use sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to win partnerships and business across your region.
- Meet with potential and existing clients face to face, online or over the phone. Building and fostering positive relationships.
- Actively business develop target clients and MATs and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
- Regularly review your region's school base and potential MAT clients, analysing and evaluating key targets and the current levels of business penetration-highlighting successes, opportunities, and failings.
- Prepare for and attend client networking events and exhibitions.
- Pitch and present partnership products to clients, and produce high quality proposals and bids for tenders.
- Account manage existing partnerships, providing excellent customer service, upsell, retain and accelerate business through regular meetings, improved fulfilment, product lines and market share.
- Maintain excellent understanding and knowledge of the staffing supply market and key trends both nationally and locally.
- Conduct localised market analysis, client mapping and client development planning.
- Identify opportunities for new and enhanced product offerings, services, and client tactics on an ongoing basis.
- Work with the sales teams and key internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service and delivery to MAT partners.
- Provide guidance and advice to branch staff on client development and acquisition.
Who you are
- Passionate, with a drive to seek new business
- Driven and self-motivated
- Commercially aware and a strategic thinker
- Strong verbal and confident communicator with effective written communication skills
- Skilled influencer and negotiator
- Resilient and courageous
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations confidently
- Innovative, creative and bigger picture thinker
- Strong organisational skills and able to prioritise well
- Ability to work independently and effectively make good commercial decisions
- Pro-actively seeks opportunities for self-growth
Join Our Team
Are you excited about the opportunities? If so, or for more information and the chance for an immediate interview, submit your CV to today.
