Business Development / Sales Executive
About Global School Alliance (GSA)
The Global School Alliance seeks to create Global Citizens around the world.
We achieve this by working in partnership with schools, educators, and organisations to deliver immersive travel experiences, while also exploring how technology-based products can further enhance our offering.
Our mission is supported by building what we believe will become the largest, most engaged community of pioneering educators worldwide. This community is built on a foundation of bringing members together through our platform to connect and collaborate, participate in developmental and inspirational events, and build award-winning global schools.
As a Business Development / Sales Executive, you will be at the forefront of driving new business growth. Reporting to the COO, your focus will be on winning new host schools, international school partners, and agents, while also uncovering opportunities to upsell digital products, travel programmes and school partnerships. You will play a key role in building GSA's global network by prospecting, pitching, and closing new opportunities, before working with Account Managers to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term success.
This role is ideal for a proactive, target-driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
* Drive new sales of digital products, travel programmes, and memberships.
* Generate new host school partnerships for GSA across global regions.
* Prospect and qualify new leads, building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline in HubSpot CRM.
* Conduct proactive outbound outreach via phone, email, and online meetings to convert prospects into customers.
* Pitch and present GSA solutions to senior leaders in schools, education organisations, and agents.
* Identify upselling opportunities and hand over qualified leads to Account Managers for expansion.
Partner & Customer Onboarding
* Convert customers to clients by managing the process of signing agreements and onboarding onto the GSA platform.
* Support the establishment of Sister Schools and partnerships worldwide.
* Work closely with Account Managers to ensure new clients transition smoothly into long-term partnerships.
* Maintain accurate records of all customer conversations and opportunities in HubSpot.
Relationship & Event Engagement
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools, agents, and international partners.
* Represent GSA at events, conferences, and webinars to promote products and generate new business opportunities.
* Support marketing and outreach campaigns by contributing to events, content, and social proof gathering.
Salary & Benefits
As Business Development / Sales Executive, you will receive a base salary of up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) with total earning potential up to £40,000 (including performance-related incentives), plus a range of additional benefits:
* Global travel opportunities multiple times a year on leadership delegations and business development trips
* Annual team getaways
* Birthday leave
* Gym membership
* Wellbeing programmes
* Annual salary reviews
Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid role, with flexibility for specific events.
Location: Liverpool City Centre.
Required Skills & Competencies
* Sales-driven mindset: Proven ability to generate leads, build pipelines, and close new business.
* People skills: Natural rapport builder with strong communication and influencing abilities.
* Integrity: Delivers on promises and holds self-accountable for results.
* Proactive & organised: Can manage multiple opportunities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Tech-savvy: Confident using CRM systems (HubSpot), Microsoft 365, and virtual communication tools.
* Resilient & adaptable: Thrives on targets and adapts quickly to changing requirements.
Nice-to-have:
* Experience in educational programme sales or international partnerships.
* Experience selling digital or travel-related services.
* Background in community or partnership development.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Liverpool L1 9BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person