Skills

Data Analysis Sales Training Recruitment business development Client Relationship

Job Specifications

Junior Account Manager - Manchester

Location: Central Manchester

Start date: January 2026

Hours:

While training in months 1-4 hours are 9am – 6pm with reduced hours over the half-term and school breaks
7am–5pm (office-based) term time & shorter hours during school holidays (9:30am – 2pm)

Salary: Up to £30k (OTE £35-45k Year 1)

Office based 4-days per week*

We are a platform based education recruitment company focused on using our cutting edge technology to connect schools with top-quality candidates. As a social enterprise we are invested in driving down costs, improving staff retention and providing CPD for our candidates and school staff alike.

Located in Central Manchester, we are passionate about our staff and culture - think clear progression pathways, reward recognition, training plans, 3 Peaks challenges and volunteering opportunities.

As a Junior Account Manager, you will be a vital link between Opogo and our school clients. Your primary responsibility will be to build and maintain strong relationships with schools, understand their staffing needs, and ensure their requirements are met effectively and efficiently by our technology.

You will be onboarded and trained by an experienced team of Account Managers who will support you throughout your growth.

Experience in a call centre, business development, outbound sales or recent graduates with a flair for building relationships are encouraged to apply.

You will be provided with a clear and effective onboarding and training program that will see your first year OTE circa £35-45K. The role is full-time and office-based 4 days per week.

This role would suit someone aligned with our vision and mission. Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

The most vital aspect of the role is to promote School engagement with the Opogo technology by articulating the unique features and benefits of the Opogo app-based solution, highlighting how it addresses the pain points and improves the recruitment experience for both schools and candidates. This entails developing and promoting a compelling value proposition that emphasizes the time and cost savings, efficiency, and effectiveness achieved through the use of our technological solution. This will be done with the full support of the Business Development team.

You will be responsible for:

Client Relationship Management
Candidate Sourcing and Screening Support
Client Support and Query Resolution
Account Growth and Upselling
Data Analysis and Reporting
Delivering on Personal Business Plan

If you'd like to find out more, drop me an email directly and we can catch up for an informal coffee on: hannah.jensen@opogo.com

About the Company

Opogo Education is redefining the way schools and educators connect. We’ve built an ethical EdTech app that reshapes the traditional supply agency model, making it faster, fairer, and more efficient. Our tech-led approach reduces school fees by up to 50% compared to typical agencies, while empowering educators to earn more. As a social enterprise, we're passionate about driving positive change in education. Our free LEARN platform — packed with CPD-certified courses is designed to enhance the skills of both full-time and sup... Know more