Vice President, Business Development - Education

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000

Job description

Job Title Vice President, Business Development - Education Job Description Summary Job Description

We are seeking a proven, inspiring, and expert hands-on leader for C&W Services' Business Development organization. Reporting to the SVP, Commercial Operations and Business Development, the VP of Business Development will be responsible for leading and executing the company’s Education business development growth strategy. As a member of the C&W Services Business Development team, this leader will partner with the Client Services SVP, Education, and other leaders to develop and implement plans to increase profitable revenue while expanding the company’s client base across the Education vertical market. The ideal candidate will have experience leading growth initiatives in a facilities services, facilities management, or other relevant B2B services industry. This leader will be responsible for establishing the go-to-market strategy and will also play a key role in cultivating and converting business.
While the primary responsibility will be capturing new client acquisitions, the VP of Business Development, Education will partner closely with the SVP, Client Services, and the extended Client Services teams on targeted expansion and new business opportunities. The role will also partner closely with the Commercial Operations team to build, direct, and utilize a new sales model through the launch of an end-to-end revenue generation engine. This engine encompasses targeting & segmentation, digital marketing, prospecting, and competitive solutioning, including pricing. The VP of Business Development, Education will leverage this new efficient model to expand the pipeline, lower customer acquisition costs (CAC), and increase our win rates. This leader will be comfortable working with data and digital tools to identify opportunities, track progress, and drive scalable, repeatable, and reliable sales processes. He/she will also pursue cross-sell activities across the various Cushman & Wakefield service lines and collaborate with cross-divisional leadership to build integrated buyer solutions within the Education vertical market.
This high EQ leader will be a strategic thinker with the ability to think outside the box to identify new growth opportunities. He/she/they will be a strong leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve results.

Job Description & Requirements

• Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy that will increase revenue, market share, and profitability within the Education vertical market
• Annual achievement of growth and margin targets
• Provide guidance and mentorship of the extended teams to ensure mutual success
• Provide leadership and direction during times of change or crisis
• Partner with our segmentation team to identify and assess new business opportunities, developing plans to deliver significant market share within the Education vertical market
• Create and deliver a method of constantly assessing the buyer journey to ensure our commitment to 'reliable delivery'
• Partner with Commercial Operations team to monitor and evaluate competitor activities, services, and products
• Maximize key relationships to create synergies, alliances, and opportunities
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices, sharing knowledge with the team and across the organization
• Utilize data and market trends to inform decision making and sales planning
• Develop relationships with key partners and customers, working to expand existing partnerships and identify new ones
• Serve as a thought leader within the organization and externally, championing growth and transformation
• Collaborate with all functions to ensure seamless execution of the strategic roadmap
• Create and manage budget for function, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with company objectives
• Active and detailed pipeline management ensuring compliance of data management
• Direct the preparation and delivery of sales presentation and proposals

Leadership

• An effective and collaborative leader with an appreciation for organizational behaviors
• Create a growth culture across the CWS organization
• The leader will reflect our values: We are ONE team. We embody a service mindset. We strive for better. We demonstrate grit.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in sales or business development (with a focus on Education) with a proven track record of sustained success
• Facilities Services, Facilities Management or comparable B2B sales experience
• Proven track record of success in developing and executing growth strategy
• Experience guiding and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making
• Ability to execute on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing skills
• Experience with CRM software

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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