About the job
Location: Southampton
Salary: £35,000–£44,000 OTE
Type: Full-time
*Even if your salary expectations fall outside our range, we encourage you to apply, our salary banding considers transferable skills, experience, and interview performance.
We're on the lookout for dynamic Account Managers who are passionate about addressing a critical issue: ensuring schools have access to the qualified teachers they need, when they need them, while avoiding the hefty fees of traditional recruitment agencies. This position starts as a remote role, providing you with the freedom to work from anywhere. As we expand our footprint in the Southampton area, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead a team and play a pivotal role in the region's development. If you thrive on building relationships, tackling meaningful challenges, and collaborating with a mission-driven team, this could be your ideal opportunity.
Our Vision and Mission
Here's the challenge at hand: UK schools spend over £2 billion annually on temporary staff, with £600 million funneled directly to recruitment agencies, funds that should be reinvested in classrooms and teacher salaries. At Zen Educate, we are revolutionizing this model. Our online platform connects schools with fully vetted teachers and support staff instantly. Since our inception in 2017, we have saved schools over £30 million, funds that go back to where they matter most. Following a successful $37 million Series B funding round, the largest in the European EdTech sector last year, we are scaling rapidly both in the UK and the US . Join us now to make a significant impact and grow alongside our innovative team.
The Role: What You Will Do
This is not the typical account management role where you merely handle a few accounts and send emails. As an Account Manager at Zen, you will:
- Cultivate relationships with key educational institutions, assisting them in hiring more effectively and efficiently.
- Guide school leaders through the recruitment process using a consultative approach.
- Engage in proactive outreach to build authentic relationships (this role involves outbound calling, but the focus is on assistance, not just sales).
- Collaborate closely with our Sales, Operations, and Tech teams to enhance the experience for schools.
- Be hands-on and ready to tackle diverse challenges; within a startup environment, no two weeks are the same.
A Glimpse into Your Week:
- Discuss strategies with a Headteacher on how to save £10k this term by transitioning to Zen.
- Identify a teacher who perfectly matches the needs of a school.
- Follow up with a current user of Zen; explore ways to deepen their engagement.
- Provide feedback to our product team on the actual needs of schools to improve our platform.
- Partner with our Operations team to ensure smooth bookings and operations.
