Fundraising/Business Development Manager

One to One Recruitment are working with a training and education based business in York to find an experienced Fundraising/Business Development Manager. The Fundraising/Business Development Manager will provide the highest standard of service to identify, champion and secure investment. Whilst being involved in a wide range of activities, you will have a particular remit for: * Actively seeking out new sales opportunities and accounts through calling, emailing, networking & social media. * Targeting UK schools, Trusts & MATs to sell a portfolio of Services including CPD subscriptions, consultancy and wrap-around services and educational experiences. * Securing education-related sponsors for conferences and events. * Play a supporting role in targeting international opportunities. * Updating the pipeline and ensuring sales and marketing documentation is kept updated and relevant. To be the successful Fundraising/Business Development Manager you will have the following: * A highly successful track record in business development, specifically in developing new profit streams in UK and international markets * Expertise in operating in a variety of business models (B2C, B2B) & adept in market assessment (desk research and clear recommendations) * Strong skills in developing business cases, pitch documentation, and subsequent negotiating and closing deals * High-quality stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels * Proven ability to assimilate and identify relevant action from a large body of knowledge – quickly * Relevant undergraduate degree and/or have a substantial track record of achievement with one or more organisations * Education-sector experience would be desirable (not essential) – other sectors (adjacent or otherwise) though may offer perspective The successful Fundraising/Business Development Manager will have: * A demonstrable background in a Business Development role. * Experience of data management and analysis, including its use to support sales planning and reporting * Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic manner and ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation. This is a new position so you will need to bring your sales experience to the fore and be able to work on your own initiative. You will have the support of a brilliant team of people promoting an unparalled portfolio of services to the corporate and education based organisations. Salary: £36-£39K Job Type: Permanent (hybrid (3 days in), flexible working hours) – based in York Benefits include: 38 days holiday, an extremely generous pension, EAP & various salary sacrifice benefits options (there is a long list!) Closing date: 1st October