Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Salary: £34,000- £48,000 OTE
About us:
Zen is revolutionising education. Schools spend over £2bn a year on agency staff, with £600m going directly to recruitment agencies. We provide an alternative through our online platform, giving schools instant access to hundreds of vetted teachers and support staff. Since 2017, we've saved schools over £30m, which is reinvested into school budgets and teachers' pay.
We are expanding and reaching out to numerous schools. With offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, London, and Cardiff, we welcome applications from candidates interested in these locations.
Having recently raised $37 million in Series B funding—the largest in European EdTech this year—this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup impacting UK and US markets.
The opportunity:
Join a high-growth tech startup committed to professional development and personal career growth. We value enthusiastic, mission-driven individuals who align with our core values and are passionate about our mission. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience doesn't exactly match the job description.
What you’ll be doing:
* Manage relationships with key customers, focusing on retention, expansion, and new business development
* Guide school leaders through recruitment processes using a consultative approach
* Build and maintain a pipeline by calling schools
* Collaborate with sales, operations, and technology teams to improve efficiency and value delivery
* Adapt to a dynamic startup environment, embracing varied tasks and hands-on involvement
What we are looking for:
* Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn; comprehensive training provided
* Passionate, motivated team player
* Proven success in meeting sales targets
* Confidence in outbound prospecting and objection handling
* Growth mindset, dedicated to skill development
* Interest in social impact and education sector
What's in it for you?
* Engaging and meaningful work
* Competitive salary
* Ownership opportunities
* 25 days of holiday
* A supportive, fun team tackling impactful challenges
* One-on-one coaching
* Life and health insurance
* Electric Car Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
We look forward to hearing from you!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Zen, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity and inclusion. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they strengthen our team. We aim to create a safe, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, disability, religion, or beliefs. We seek to reflect the diversity of our community and promote an equitable environment, welcoming applicants from all walks of life.
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