Education Sales Executive

Job description

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!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

23-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English