As the Schools Sales Lead, you will drive the foundation’s expansion by doubling their school partnerships from 50 to 100 within a year. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from mapping the London educational landscape to closing deals with headteachers, ensuring more young people gain access to high-quality, subsidized football programs.
Schools Sales Lead at Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Join Bloomsbury Football Foundation as Schools Sales Lead and play a pivotal role in doubling the reach of a charity that’s already transforming the lives of 6,500+ young people every week. Based in Camden, you will own the end-to-end acquisition process for new school partnerships, moving from 50 to 100 schools in the next year. This is a unique sales opportunity where the 'product' is social impact and inclusive football. If you understand the school landscape and want to use your relationship-building skills for a mission that genuinely matters, this role offers real ownership and the chance to grow within a fast-scaling organization.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£30k-£38k
Company
Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Role overview
Bloomsbury Football Foundation is a registered charity based in London that uses the power of football to improve the lives of young people across the city. It runs fun, affordable football and futsal programmes for boys and girls aged roughly 3–21 of all abilities, delivered through community sessions, leagues, and its Football Academy pathway.[8][4] The organisation focuses on improving mental and physical health, fostering social cohesion, and teaching valuable life skills, and supports over 5,000 young people each week through its programmes.[1] Its mission is to ensure every young person in London can access high-quality football training, with a financial model designed so that no one is turned away regardless of background or ability to pay.[1][8] Alongside grassroots and academy training, Bloomsbury partners with organisations such as LALIGA to broaden access to the sport and provide additional development opportunities for participants.[5]
What you will do
- Build and manage a robust pipeline by identifying and mapping high-potential schools across London to expand the foundation’s reach.
- Lead end-to-end outreach and relationship building with headteachers, PE leads, and school business managers to secure new delivery contracts.
- Deliver engaging taster sessions and presentations that showcase the social impact and inclusive value of Bloomsbury’s football programs to educational leaders.
Who this is a fit for
- Deep understanding of the UK school system and decision-making processes, with the ability to build trust with headteachers and educational staff.
- Proven experience in relationship-driven business development or sales, ideally using CRM tools to track activity and manage a complex pipeline.
- Highly motivated by social impact and the mission to use sport as a tool for positive change in young people’s lives.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a critical growth initiative to double school partnerships, directly impacting thousands of young people across London’s diverse communities.
- Join a high-traction organization that has scaled from four children to over 6,500 weekly participants in just six years with a clear national vision.
- Enjoy unique perks including access to Premier League and WSL matches, dedicated training funding, and a mission-driven culture in a vibrant Camden workspace.
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