Job Title: Senior BDR – Education Sector (UK) - Remote (UK)
About Us:
PLANERGY is a leading Spend Management software provider helping organisations streamline their Purchasing and Accounts Payable processes.
We're expanding our footprint in the UK education sector and are looking for an experienced Senior BDR to drive lead generation and relationship building across Multi-Academy Trusts and Independent Schools.
If you're skilled in outreach, great at building trust, and understand how to connect with finance leaders in the education space—we want to hear from you.
Job Summary:
The Senior Business Development Representative will play a critical role in generating qualified pipeline for PLANERGY's sales team by targeting Finance Directors, CFOs, and Business Managers in Multi-Academy Trusts and Independent Schools.
You’ll be responsible for cold outreach, discovery conversations, and booking demos with senior finance stakeholders. You’ll also continue managing the relationship post-demo, ensuring strong handover and continued engagement—without needing to close deals yourself.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and identify target prospects within MATs and Independent Schools across the UK
* Conduct outbound outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and relevant platforms to drive discovery and book product demos
* Engage in intelligent, value-based conversations with senior finance leaders
* Educate prospects on PLANERGY’s value proposition in spend control, automation, and financial oversight
* Maintain and nurture relationships with prospects after demos to ensure follow-up, feedback, and progression
* Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Marketing to improve messaging, campaigns, and conversion rates
* Maintain accurate records in CRM, track KPIs, and report progress weekly
Requirements:
* Proven experience in B2B business development or outbound sales, ideally in EdTech, SaaS, or the education sector
* Strong understanding of UK education procurement structures—particularly MATs and Independent Schools
* Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior financial stakeholders
* Highly organised and proactive with a results-driven mindset
* Familiarity with outbound prospecting tools (e.g. HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator)
* Able to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally with sales and marketing
Preferred:
* Experience selling to finance professionals or within the public sector
* Understanding of procurement software, AP automation, or Spend Management
What We Offer:
* Salary £42,250 per year
* Performance-related bonuses
* Company Pension
* Remote-first work environment, with occasional meet ups
* Professional development opportunities
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* The chance to make a measurable impact on the UK education sector
* Schedule: Monday to Friday
If you’re ready to help schools spend smarter and modernise their procurement process, apply today and join the PLANERGY team.