Education Perfect offers a suite of products designed to empower educators and amplify their impact in the classroom. We aim to enable teachers to personalise learning at scale with a range of powerful learning, assessment, and insights tools, helping them and their students reach their full potential. 

As an EPeep, you’ll work on projects that have a real impact on students' lives and have the freedom, support and resources you need to develop your skills and grow your career.

About the role

Join Education Perfect as a Business Development Manager for Essential Assessment (EA), our K-6 Numeracy and Literacy assessment platform loved by more than 2800+ schools across Australia.

Part of our high-performing EA Sales team, you will develop and manage a sales pipeline, meet sales targets and identify upsell opportunities across your Southern QLD & Northern NSW portfolio of schools. You will work closely with other EA teams to grow brand awareness of Essential Assessment and ensure exceptional customer service and support for both prospective and trialling schools in your territory. Through your efforts, you will enjoy the satisfaction of genuinely helping teachers and supporting the learning of thousands of students. 

Our ideal candidate is based in the Gold Coast or Northern NSW. 

What you will do

• Meet and exceed individual quarterly and annual sales targets
• Identify and close upsell and cross-sell opportunities within your portfolio of schools
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and educational departments through in-person visits, phone calls, and online meetings
• Support accurate revenue analysis and forecasting by effectively managing the CRM at every pipeline stage
• Attend local conferences and engage in events to network and promote EA brand recognition in your region
• Share insights from teachers to inform new product developments, content, and marketing campaigns.

About you

• B2B sales experience, preferably in K-6 edtech or educational publishing
• Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets through a mix of hunting and farming sales activities
• A genuine interest in education and a desire to positively impact teachers and learners
• Primary teaching qualification and/or Australian primary teaching experience (desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with school stakeholders and decision-makers at all levels
• A valid driver's licence is required for this role, as you'll spend 50% of your time travelling to meet with schools and build our reputation through face-to-face interactions. (The other 50% will be working from home, with regular opportunities to connect at our EP offices)
• A proactive, positive attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience using a CRM to manage pipelines effectively, with a commitment to data hygiene
• Experience with HubSpot, Subskribe, and/or Gong (desirable)

Equitable opportunities, growth, and development lie at the heart of how we work at EP. We understand that not all applicants may possess all the following attributes so if you think you have what it takes, but are not sure you check every box, we would love to still hear from you!

What we offer

• As our team is based globally, we offer both remote and flexible working arrangements
• For our remote workers, a communication allowance towards your monthly internet or phone charges and $1000 towards setting up your home office
• Three extra days of annual leave during our end of year shut down period, parental leave top ups and a community service day
• Wellness allowance to use on anything to support your mental and physical wellness
• EAP with unlimited sessions
• Employee Equity Bonus Plan
• Employee referral program - $2000 when you refer a new team member
• Ongoing professional development, including opportunities to develop your career into other areas of our business and access to EPs Learning Hub 
• EP support groups - Mana Wahine, DEI, Environmental Impact and Wellness Committees
• The opportunity to work within a growing global business with Diversity Works accreditation, Carbon Net Zero BCorp status, Digital Promise certification, and an unwavering commitment to our mission, people, and community

We celebrate individuality, value diversity, and understand that flexible and remote work opportunities enable our team members to work in a way that fosters creativity and inspires individual brilliance. When you work with us, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team united by the desire to make a difference.

Why join us?

We are one global company made up exclusively of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals with expansive experience coming together to reach shared goals.

Above all, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the workplace. We want to ensure that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Customer Success Manager role is an integral part of the team and is responsible for driving performance and sales support for our retailer partnerships in APJ. This role is centred on supporting our retailer teams throughout the pre and post onboarding process. This includes managing the day-to-day support for our retailer partners, and providing efficiency in the development and operational management. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to manage day-to-day client communication, a strategic mindset to help develop media recommendations and help to deliver the retailer's goals.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide world-class service to our retail partners, manage the day-to-day communication and collaboration with external brands/suppliers and internal cross-functional team members
• Present the platform through succinct and efficient demo’s as and when required
• Responsible for the commercial strategy to ensure success for both parties.
• Prepare and present monthly performance reviews for individual clients to report on key performance metrics and recommendations for future strategies to enhance ROI
• Support the build of all material creation campaign completion, bespoke presentations, marketing material.
• Support Suppliers with the campaign set up and optimization recommendations
• Help to monitor overall campaign performance, where necessary, provide recommendations
• Inform our retailer of their campaign status each month, if necessary, gather approvals from Business Lead and/or client on optimizations on improvements etc.

We are currently looking to add an Engineering Manager to help drive the Product Engineering DXP roadmap. We're seeking an energetic technical leader who is driven by building and leading high performing engineering teams.

We’re location-flexible!  This role is open to all candidates on the east coast of Australia.

This role is hybrid, allowing you to work where and when works best for you.

For this role, we ask that you can demonstrate the following experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, equivalent professional experience in related fields
• 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager or in a similar technical leadership role
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development building and maintain large-scale software products
• Proficiency in full-stack development, with expertise in web based languages and frameworks such as Node, TypeScript, React or similar, and cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies. We use Scrum for most of the teams, with some using Kanban
• You have shown your ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and make decisions that align with business strategy
• Proven track record as a mentor and coach, who has developed teams by growing your people

Nice to have

• Previous experience working on DXP or CMS platforms, or experience integrating or using DXP/CMS platforms
• Experience or knowledge of ISO27001 / SOC1 / SOC2, or previous involvement in attaining and retaining security accreditation at an organisational level

 What you would do (the role day to day): 

• Work across 3-5 software engineering teams to help build our Digital Experience Platform. Each team consists of a Team Lead, and 3 or 4 software engineers at different levels - junior, mid and senior
• Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development of Team Leads and Software Engineers
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Drive best practices in software development, code quality, and architecture across our tech stack
• Node
• TypeScript
• React
• AWS
• Cloudflare
• GitLab CI/CD
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes
• Optimise and streamline development processes to improve productivity

Why work for Squiz? 

You’ll work with some of the most intelligent and down to earth people you’ve ever meet. We are made up of a diverse range of passionate professionals who love challenging the status quo. Every day is different, but what is constant is we all love what we do.

We have a lived commitment to flexibility, we know the success of our people is dependent on them having a balanced life. You will be offered flexibility as to where and how you work every day. We want you to be able to work in a way that drives productivity, efficiency and outcomes; along with connection and collaboration.

Who we are: 

Squiz helps complex, service-led organisations harness the power of digital, improving the services they offer online. 

Founded in 1998, Squiz grew during the rise of the internet. Since then, we have evolved from a simple web content management system into a full digital experience platform (DXP), helping customers make the shift from being content managers to experience creators.

The Squiz DXP brings together content, search, data and applications in one place. To get the most out of the platform, customers can collaborate with our digital experts to design solutions and adapt as demands change.  

We are headquartered in Australia, with teams and customers across the globe, and offices in New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and Poland.

Come as you are: We celebrate diversity and unite on the elements of our company DNA, starting every customer conversation with “why?” to really understand their needs, working hard to find a way to overcome every challenge, and fighting for better outcomes with the work we do. We also check our egos at door, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and we have fun along the way.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Global Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

Recruitment Agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Squiz is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At We Are Social, people are our strongest asset. As a leading global socially-led creative agency, we thrive on creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We believe in fostering an inclusive and positive work culture, and we need someone exceptional to champion our people and drive our culture forward.

As the People & Culture Manager at We Are Social, you'll be at the forefront of managing the dynamic needs of our people and culture. Your responsibilities will encompass developing initiatives to attract and retain top-tier talent, all while cultivating a high-performance culture that aligns with our values.

The ideal candidate will thrive on creating a positive atmosphere, instilling a sense of pride and togetherness within the team. Some key attributes that we look for are adaptability to a fast-paced environment, proactiveness and resilience. And ultimately, with a creative eye and a knack for understanding what motivates people, you’ll set the stage for success in generating Ideas Worth Talking About.

Key duties include:

HR Strategy & Administration

• Set and manage the implementation of the P&C strategy for Australia
• Collaborate with our global offices to ensure alignment and knowledge-sharing
• First point of contact for all HR-related queries
• Administer personnel documentation, ensuring that all filing systems are up to date including offer letters, contracts, right to work and benefits information
• Conduct exit interviews and compile and consolidate data

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Execute the strategy for recruitment and selection
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, talent pooling, strategic sourcing, selection, contract generation and induction
• Ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires
• Develop creative strategies to build our employer brand 
• Develop and manage Internships programs

Culture Leadership

• Nurture and enhance our unique workplace culture, ensuring it remains vibrant, inclusive, and aligned with our values
• Be the driving force behind initiatives that promote employee engagement and satisfaction, developing initiatives to foster company culture, enhance working relationships, and foster collaboration and team spirit e.g. team building activities, mentoring and buddy programs
  

Training & Development

• Work closely with department heads to identify training and development needs.
• Implement programs that support professional growth and skill enhancement, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Develop and maintain We Are Social’s training calendar, including both technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and soft skill training 

Performance Management

• Support department heads to implement performance management process
• Provide guidance on goal setting, feedback, and career development, contributing to a high-performance culture
• Provide HR support around performance management issues
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management, handling confidential matters with sensitivity and diplomacy
• Proactively address any concerns and maintain a positive work environment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Drive initiatives that promote DE&I across all aspects of our organisation
• Ensure a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 to 4 days/week availability. Hours can be spread across the week as required.
• Masters degree in HR, business or similar 
• At least 4 years experience in HR or People & Culture Manager or similar role in a fast-paced and creative environment.
• In-depth knowledge of AES/Australian HR policies and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural initiatives and engage employees.
• Experience in talent acquisition and onboarding processes.
• Understanding of performance management and employee development strategies.
• Passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Australian working rights and currently located in Sydney

ABOUT WE ARE SOCIAL

We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world's leading social specialist network: Over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value. We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, TikTok, Audi, Mastercard, Kayo, PWC and Colgate.

We’re focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?

• We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
• We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
• We create ideas worth talking about.
• We Are Social.

Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company. Learn more about our culture and our work.

INTERESTED?

Please note that the salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 package. If interested, send us your CV by hitting the apply button.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

During the interview process, you will meet Cristina Forlani (New Business & Marketing Director) and Suzie Shaw (CEO).