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 the company's products
- 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!