Education Sales Executive

Are you experienced in education sector sales? Have you hit an earnings ceiling and want to make more money? Want to work for a highly reputable company in education that is on an exciting growth trajectory? This might be the role for you!

The company

Our client is an education technology company that created a platform combining the world’s largest CPD and policy library with custom-built tools, developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and over 1,000 education experts.

They empower workforces to transform children’s lives. Their all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload – all through intuitive, powerful software.

If educators need it, they build it.

They have three business divisions:

• Professional Development: Access the world’s largest CPD library for educators. Meet your statutory training requirements & raise standards with expert-led courses, webinars, podcasts & parent guides.
• People Development: The complete online platform for people development. Put people at the heart of your school improvement strategy by linking appraisals and professional development. Streamline your entire appraisal process.
• Compliance Management: Simplify and automate policy compliance. Eliminate the spreadsheets and make manual record-keeping a thing of the past with Policy Manager – our all-in-one policy management tool.

The role

As an Education Consultant, you will drive new and cross-sell revenue within your pipeline and territory by engaging key decision-makers and understanding their needs. You will generate leads, build strong relationships, and consistently achieve sales targets

Day to day includes:

• Meet and exceed sales targets and key performance indicators by promoting TNC (The National College), CM (Compliance Management), and PD (People Development)
• Conduct high-volume outreach, including daily calls and prospecting via LinkedIn and other tools, to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the market, products, and competitor landscape
• Manage sales opportunities effectively while adhering to established sales processes
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve or exceed targets
• Deliver engaging platform demonstrations to showcase product features
• Provide accurate revenue forecasts and maintain visibility of opportunities
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date records in the CRM system (e.g., HubSpot)
• Use social media and attend events to support marketing efforts, enhance brand visibility, and generate leads
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve wider business objectives
• Execute sales strategies to maximise cross-selling opportunities across the product portfolio

This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the education sector sales landscape and is looking for a role with higher earning potential, career growth, and professional development.

The package

The company is passionate about helping organisations grow and thrive through knowledge and connection. You’ll be part of a business that values its people, supports continuous development, and celebrates success.

You'll also be able to benefit from:

• Opportunity to join a reputable and well-respected brand in education that is in an exciting period of growth
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Excellent commission - circa £20k OTE in year one
• Exciting progression opportunities (two team members have been promoted to senior positions within the past 12 months)
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 30 days with service
• Buy & Sell holiday scheme up to 5 days
• Professional study support
• Life assurance and SmartHealth.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• 24/7 online GP access
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• One paid charity day per year
• Plus more!

To be successful, you’ll have...

• Proven success in outbound and inbound sales roles, with a track record of exceeding targets in the Education or SaaS sectors
• Solid understanding of market dynamics, competitor activity, and customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to close sales effectively and secure customer commitment
• Experience managing the full sales cycle, including email outreach, lead generation, and qualification using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator or HubSpot
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a diverse range of customers
• High attention to detail with strong time management and organisational skills
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with a strong focus on achieving goals
• Resilience and tenacity when facing challenges
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to customer satisfaction and business success

Ideal (but not essential)...

• A relevant educational background in Business, Sales, Education, or a related field is advantageous

Apply!

If you’re a super-driven education sales professional, looking to take the next step in your career, apply now!