Key Account Manager- Business Development & Growth

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council WorkLocation: ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES WorkerCategory: Field-based Worker (office attendance as required and regular travel to customers) Salary: Grade 10, £34,350 to £37,950 per annum (Pay Award Pending) WorkingHours:Full-time , 37 hours per week ContractType: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 24 th August 2025 Interview Date(s): TBC Are you an experienced sales or account manager with a passion for early years education? Do you have an education background? Do you have a background in the early years sector and understand the learning areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)? Do you want to help shape how early years providers access high-quality resources to support young childrens development? About the Role Were looking for an Early Years Key Account Manager, to help ESPO grow and support our early years customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UKs most successful public sector suppliers and contribute to our mission of delivering excellent, innovative resources to nurseries, preschools and childcare providers nationwide. In this role, youll manage a portfolio of early years customers, helping to retain and grow revenue, while identifying new prospects and strategic opportunities across the sector. Youll develop and implement business plans, analyse customer data, gather market insight, and ensure that all customers receive a first-class ESPO experience. You will enjoy a flexible working arrangement split between home, our ESPO office in Leicester, and customer site visits. Occasional weekend work and overnight stays may be required to attend and exhibit at events. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring wellbeing support and opportunities for personal and professional development. Upon successful completion of your probation period, you'll also become eligible for our generous pension scheme and optional salary sacrifice car scheme. About You To apply for this post, you must: Knowledge or experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or the early years education sector is essential You will be working closely with education providers therefore you must be solution focused Proven experience in business development or account management Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with customers Confidence in using data to monitor customer engagement and performance A formal sales qualification or relevant training (or equivalent practical experience) The ability to work independently, manage your time, and prioritise tasks Access to your own transport and a willingness to travel to customer sites You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to provide evidence when you demonstrate them during the interview process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. Interested in Flexible Working? We are keen to support employees in balancing their working lives with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individuals personal circumstances while still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This mayinclude requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Location: Leicester, East Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 8/20/2025