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Post: Business Development Coordinator Department: Business Development Reports To: Head of Business Development Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is a UK-wide network of performing arts academies providing outstanding extracurricular training for students aged 4 18. Through high-quality tuition in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television, PQA empowers young people to build confidence, creativity and life skills in a safe and inclusive environment. The Business Development Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting PQA s continued growth. Working as part of a passionate and collaborative team, the focus of the role is to source, recruit and help train new Principals who will go on to run their own academies. It s a varied and people-centred position where your work directly supports our expansion and helps new business owners get off to a strong start. Key Responsibilities - Managing incoming sales leads to keep the Principal recruitment pipeline active, organised, and moving forward.
- Supporting with lead generation, in line with our LinkedIn recruitment strategy and META campaigns.
- Screening Principal applicants at the very start of their recruitment journey, ensuring they have a positive and informed first contact with PQA.
- Leading interviews with prospective Principals, finding out relevant information about them and providing the necessary information they need to know.
- Providing applicants with feedback on their business plans, to ensure they re completing the necessary due diligence.
- Supporting with our mapping system and exporting demographic data about our territories to help Principals understand their territories and grow their businesses.
- Supporting with the event management of training courses.
- Providing administrative support for the Business Development and Business Management departments.
Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills - Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Confidence in speaking with a wide range of people
- A passion for generating and nurturing sales leads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Curiosity to master bespoke mapping software
- Ability to demonstrate influence/persuasion techniques within communication
- Strong attention to detail
- A customer-focused approach
- Experience of the performing arts sector is desirable, but not essential
Personal Attributes - Positive attitude
- An approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Great organisational skills and a professional attitude
- A problem solver with a can-do attitude
- A great team player, who welcomes collaboration
Location: High Wycombe (Head Office) - with some home working available Holiday: 20 days + 3 days holiday at Christmas (and bank holidays) Hours: 40 per week Benefits include: - Onsite free parking
- Birthday bonus day off
- Breakfast and refreshments available
- Employee Assistance Programme
After probation has been passed (usually 6 months): - Gym membership contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private healthcare cover
- Life insurance
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