Business Development Manager
JOB_53178984683077Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Business DevelopmentIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£45,000 - £55,000Closing date
30 May 2025
Business Development Manager | Permanent | London | £45,000 - £55,000 | International Travel
Your new company
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Hays are delighted to be partnering with ABRSM who are the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for teachers across the world.
In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we carry on a long legacy of musical excellence. More than an awarding organisation, we support learners from the first note they play, and empower teachers who help build musical skills and encourage progress around the world.
Your new role
Your new role will play an important part in identifying new business, connecting with existing customers, selling and promoting ABRSM’s products and services internationally. Commercial gain will result from relationship building, networking and direct sales to key accounts with schools and organisations across India, the Middle East and North Africa.
This will include:
This will include:
- Lead and grow ABRSM’s presence across IMENA, driving revenue from exams, publications, and digital products.
- Develop and execute innovative sales strategies tailored to complex and competitive education markets.
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders including government departments, schools, and institutional partners.
- Manage and mentor regional consultants and sales teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Represent ABRSM at key events and meetings across the region (4–6 international trips per year).
- Provide market intelligence and contribute to strategic product development and pricing decisions.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in applying for this role, a candidate will need to have proven international sales experience in the education sector, ideally being in the region. A candidate will also need to demonstrate success in selling toward International K-12 Schools,
government bodies and
ministries of education with a strong commercial acumen and experience in forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning.
government bodies and
ministries of education with a strong commercial acumen and experience in forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning.
What you'll get in return
This is an exciting permanent opportunity to work with ABRSM, a global music education charity that allows employees to work toward a strong purpose. This role offers an opportunity for a candidate to travel internationally multiple times a year and hybrid flexibility to balance work in the London office and at home. There is also plenty of opportunities for successful candidates to progress and develop their career within ABRSM.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/abrsm-finance
Business Development ManagerJOB_531789846830772025-05-202025-05-30
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