Post: Business Development Coordinator
Department: Business Development
Reports To: Head of Business Development
Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is a UK-wide network of performing arts academies providing outstanding extracurricular training for students aged 4–18. Through high-quality tuition in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television, PQA empowers young people to build confidence, creativity and life skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
The Business Development Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting PQA's continued growth. Working as part of a passionate and collaborative team, the focus of the role is to source, recruit and help train new Principals who will go on to run their own academies. It's a varied and people-centred position where your work directly supports our expansion and helps new business owners get off to a strong start.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing incoming sales leads to keep the Principal recruitment pipeline active, organised, and moving forward.
* Supporting with lead generation, in line with our LinkedIn recruitment strategy and META campaigns.
* Screening Principal applicants at the very start of their recruitment journey, ensuring they have a positive and informed first contact with PQA.
* Leading interviews with prospective Principals, finding out relevant information about them and providing the necessary information they need to know.
* Providing applicants with feedback on their business plans, to ensure they're completing the necessary due diligence.
* Supporting with our mapping system and exporting demographic data about our territories to help Principals understand their territories and grow their businesses.
* Supporting with the event management of training courses.
* Providing administrative support for the Business Development and Business Management departments.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Confidence in speaking with a wide range of people
* A passion for generating and nurturing sales leads
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
* Curiosity to master bespoke mapping software
* Ability to demonstrate influence/persuasion techniques within communication
* Strong attention to detail
* A customer-focused approach
* Experience of the performing arts sector is desirable, but not essential
Personal Attributes
* Positive attitude
* An approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills
* Hard working and self-motivated
* Great organisational skills and a professional attitude
* A problem solver with a can-do attitude
* A great team player, who welcomes collaboration
Location: High Wycombe (Head Office) - with some home working available
Holiday: 20 days + 3 days holiday at Christmas (and bank holidays)
Hours: 40 per week
Benefits include:
* Onsite free parking
* Birthday bonus day off
* Breakfast and refreshments available
* Employee Assistance Programme
After probation has been passed (usually 6 months):
* Gym membership contribution
* Cycle to work scheme
* Private healthcare cover
* Life insurance
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