Overview
Senior AM Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time / 5 days on site
Salary: £45,000- £50,000 OTE
What We’re Building And Why
Hi, I’m Sam, East Midlands Director at Zen Educate, and I’m looking for Account Managers who want to tackle a very real, very important problem: helping schools get the teachers they need, when they need them, without wasting millions on old-school recruitment agencies. If you’re someone who loves building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and being part of a mission-driven team… this might be your thing.
What This Role Looks Like In Practice
This isn’t your standard “manage a few accounts and send a few emails” kind of job. As an Account Manager at Zen, you’ll be:
* Own the relationship with key accounts including retention, expansion, and new business
* Build and develop relationships with Senior Stakeholders across networks within your region e.g. Executive Headteachers, MAT CEOs
* Take the lead on operational and commercial projects within your team
* Lead school leaders through successful recruitment processes using a consultative approach
* Call schools and build pipeline
* Work collaboratively with the sales, operations, and the technology team to continuously improve efficiency in delivering value to schools
* Get your hands dirty. Like any true start-up, no two weeks will be the same and a general interest in mucking in and just getting the job done is crucial
Who You Are
You don’t have to tick every single box, but we think you’ll thrive here if you’re:
* Naturally enthusiastic and curious (we’ll train you on everything else!).
* Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast.
* Someone with a proven track record of hitting sales targets (or smashing similar KPIs).
* A team player who loves being part of a close-knit group.
* Passionate about having a positive social impact (bonus points if you care deeply about education).
* Someone with a growth mindset is always looking to learn and improve.
What You Might Like Or Dislike
Every company has its tradeoffs, so here’s some real talk to help you decide if this is the right fit for you.
✅ You might love it if:
* You want a role where your work has a tangible social impact.
* You like fast-paced environments where things are always evolving.
* You’re excited about the idea of working in a mission-driven startup that’s scaling rapidly.
🤔 You might find it tricky if:
* You prefer highly structured corporate environments with fixed processes.
* You don’t like ambiguity. Sometimes we’re building the plane while flying it.
* Picking up the phone and having conversations with decision-makers feels uncomfortable.
What’s in it for you?
* Meaningful work – this isn’t just another SaaS tool; you’re literally helping schools save money and pay teachers more.
* Competitive salary + ownership in the company.
* 25 days holiday + all the usual UK public holidays.
* 1-1 coaching to keep you growing personally and professionally.
* Life & Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme.
How We Hire
We like to hire fast and onboard well. Here’s what you can expect:
* Quick chat with our recruiter – to get to know you and cover the basics.
* Role-focused conversation – we’ll talk about how you approach account management, building relationships, and hitting targets.
* Practical Task and role play – to see how you’d think on your feet with a realistic school conversation.
* Culture chat with the team – making sure it’s a good fit both ways.
We’re direct and transparent. If it’s a yes, great! If it’s a no, we’ll let you know quickly.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives, just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We seek out diverse opinions, beliefs, and experiences because they collectively make us stronger; we’ve had former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, social media experts and more join our team.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’ve read this far and you’re excited about the opportunity, apply now! We’d love to chat.
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