Business Development Assistant
Scanning Pens, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are you a tech-savvy word nerd who loves helping people?
Scanning Pens is looking for a Business Development Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving revenue through outreach and marketing to secondary education institutions in the UK.
We're not your average tech company. We're passionate about using technology to help people with neurodiverse needs, particularly dyslexia. Our smart pen scanners make it easier for people to read and write, and we're committed to making a difference in the lives of our users.
If you're a creative thinker who's not afraid to get out there and network, we want to hear from you!
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Assist in the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies for the UK secondary education market. (Turning kids into bookworms)
- Attend trade shows and conferences to promote Scanning Pens products and services. (Spreading the word about our amazing pens)
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay up-date on industry trends. (Keeping our collective finger on the pulse of the reading world in education)
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in education institutions. (Making friends with people who we can help)
- Manage the company's CRM system to track sales activities. (Keeping the old pipeline going)
- Collaborate with internal departments, including product development and customer support, to ensure successful delivery of services to clients. (Making sure our customers are happy)
- Assist in the creation of sales presentations and proposals (creating the perfect pitch)
- Mentor and direct a small group of merry colleagues (being the cool auntie/uncle of the office)
If you're a fun-loving, results-oriented, and hard-working individual who's passionate about using technology to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and let's change the world together!
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Requirements
Here's what you'll need:
- 1-2 years of experience in business development, sales or customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for helping people with neurodiverse needs
Benefits
- Be part of an dynamic growing business that makes a meaningful difference to neurodiversity
- 37.5 hour week
- Annual salary increase of 5%
- 25 days holiday (increases by 1 day each year and is uncapped)
- Paid bank holidays
- Free eye tests each year
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
- Free food in the office (Starbucks on site)
- Free parking
- 2 real Peacocks roaming freely.