Business Development Coordinator

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Business Development Coordinator Department:

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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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