Account Manager - Truro

Location: Truro, Cornwall
Salary: £35,000–£44,000 OTE
Type: Full-time
 
 
👋 Hi, I’m Russ, Regional Director for the SW at Zen Educate, and I’m looking for Account Managers who want to tackle a very real, very important problem: helping schools get the teachers they need, when they need them, without wasting millions on old-school recruitment agencies. If you’re someone who loves building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and being part of a mission-driven team… this might be your thing.
 
🌍 What we’re building and why
Here’s the challenge: UK schools spend over £2 billion a year on temporary staff. But £600m of that goes straight into the pockets of recruitment agencies, money that should be going back into classrooms and teachers’ pay. So we’re doing things differently. Zen Educate is an online platform that gives schools instant access to fully vetted teachers and support staff. Since launching in 2017, we’ve already saved schools over £30 million, that’s gone straight back to where it matters most. We've just closed a $37m Series B (the biggest EdTech round in Europe last year!), and we’re scaling fast in the UK and the US 🚀. It’s an exciting time to join, have a huge impact, and grow alongside us.
 
 
💼 What this role looks like in practice
This isn’t your standard “manage a few accounts and send a few emails” kind of job. As an Account Manager at Zen, you’ll be:
 
-Owning relationships with key schools helping them hire smarter and faster.
 
-Leading school leaders through recruitment processes with a consultative approach.
 
-Picking up the phone and building genuine relationships (yes, there’s outbound calling, but it’s about helping, not just selling).
 
-Collaborating closely with Sales, Ops, and our Tech team to make sure schools get the best possible experience.
 
-Rolling up your sleeves and diving into whatever’s needed, this is a startup, so no two weeks look the same.
 
Here’s a typical snapshot of what you might do in a week:
 
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