Job Category: Non-Teaching
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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES
Worker Category: Field-based Worker (office attendance as required and regular travel to customers)
Salary: Grade 10, 34,350 to 37,950 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025
Interview Date(s): Between 11th - 22nd August 2025
Are you an experienced sales or account manager with a passion for early years education?
Do you have a strong interest or 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 children's development?
About the Role
We're 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 UK's 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, you'll manage a portfolio of early years customers, helping to retain and grow revenue, while identifying new prospects and strategic opportunities across the sector. You'll 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.
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