Business Develpoment Manager at Sage Schools

Overview

A reputable school strategically located in the heart of the city is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to support its growth and sustainability efforts. Due to limited resources, this position will be commission-based and performed remotely. This is a remote, commission-based role, offering flexible working conditions. The Business Development Manager will not be on a monthly salary; instead, earnings will be tied directly to the businesses and opportunities successfully secured.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for:

• Student Enrolment Growth: Drive enrolment across all classes, with emphasis on the crèche and playgroup, which admit students year-round.
• Facility Leasing & Rentals:
  • Promote classrooms as suitable venues for professional bodies, training institutes, and examination centers during evenings and weekends.
  • Market and secure rental of the school’s halls and field for weddings, conferences, workshops, religious gatherings, and social events.
  • Expand use of the school’s open spaces for children-focused events such as fairs, camps, holiday programmes, and sports activities.
• Strategic Partnerships: Establish collaborations with event planners, training providers, community organizations, and corporate bodies to maximize facility usage.
• Corporate & Community Engagement: Develop proposals and outreach strategies to attract sponsorships, partnerships, and community-based initiatives that align with the school’s values.
• Innovation in Revenue Generation: Explore and implement creative business models such as:
  • Hosting after-school programmes, holiday camps, or weekend skill-development classes.
  • Leasing facilities for music, art, and dance studios or fitness/wellness programmes.
  • Engaging food vendors and concessionaires to use designated spaces within the school.
  • Creating collaborative opportunities with NGOs or government bodies for educational and child-focused projects.
• Business Research & Reporting: Continuously identify new income-generating opportunities, monitor trends, and provide periodic performance reports.

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development, marketing, or sales.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities into tangible results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver measurable outcomes with minimal supervision.

Compensation

• This is not a salaried position.
• Compensation will be on a commission basis only, tied directly to income generated through secured opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique chance to:

• Work with flexibility and autonomy.
• Earn directly from results and performance.
• Play a pivotal role in transforming a school into a financially sustainable and thriving educational hub.