Account Manager (EdTech)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; full-time onsite attendance five days per week during term time. Candidates should live near the office or plan on relocating.

Salary: £35,000–£44,000 OTE per year.

Company

hirify.global is an EdTech platform that gives schools instant access to vetted teachers and support staff, helping reduce recruitment costs and return more funding to schools and teachers.

What you will do

• Own relationships with key schools and help them hire teachers and support staff more efficiently.
• Guide school leaders through recruitment processes using a consultative approach.
• Build relationships through phone-based outreach, handle objections, and support school decision-makers.
• Source suitable teachers and help resolve complex bookings with the Operations team.
• Identify opportunities to expand platform usage among existing schools.
• Share customer feedback with Product and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Technology.

Requirements

• Confidence speaking with decision-makers by phone and building trust quickly.
• Proven success hitting sales targets or comparable performance KPIs.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm, teamwork, and a growth mindset.
• Passion for positive social impact; interest in education is helpful.
• Ability to work onsite in Manchester five days per week during term time.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in education, recruitment, sales, account management, or another customer-facing field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting schools and teachers.
• Fast-paced startup environment with evolving responsibilities.
• Company ownership and 25 days of holiday plus UK public holidays.
• One-to-one coaching and professional development support.
• Life and health insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Electric Car Scheme.
• Office based in a country manor with parking; certified B Corporation culture focused on inclusion and social impact.

Hiring process

• Recruiter screening conversation.
• Role-focused interview about account management, relationships, and targets.
• Practical task and role play, followed by a culture conversation with the team.