Executive Sales Manager (Permanent)

Are you experienced in education sector sales? Want to work for a highly reputable company in education that is on an exciting growth trajectory? Our client is a CPD provider that offers thousands of expert guidance articles, policies, and templates – plus market-leading online appraisal software – fully integrated with the world’s largest CPD library for educators, all on one platform. They give senior leaders of schools, nurseries and multi-academy trusts everything they need to understand the latest government changes, make informed decisions, take instant action and showcase their progress, in one seamless information flow. In short, they help nurseries and schools to achieve compliance, reduce workload, and empower staff all on one platform. They provide the tools, knowledge & confidence to transform children\’s lives, helping nurseries, schools and trusts to reduce staff workload, operate more efficiently and focus on what matters most in education – driving up standards and improving outcomes! They’ve created a unique offering that combines the world’s largest library of CPD and policy resources for educators with custom-built education software. 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. 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. You’ll work with Schools & Nurseries in small MATs/LAs (up to 5 schools in a group). Sales will come from a mix of new business and up/cross-selling to existing customers. As an Education Sales Executive, your primary goal is to drive new revenue within your assigned pipeline by engaging with key decision-makers and understanding their needs. Meeting and exceeding sales targets and key performance indicators through the promotion of company solutions. Conducting high-volume outreach and daily calls to establish a strong sales pipeline and secure deals, including prospecting via LinkedIn or other prospecting tools Effective management of sales opportunities and adherence to established sales processes Delivering platform demonstrations to showcase product features during the sales process Maintaining detailed and up-to-date records in the CRM system (e.g., Leveraging social media for marketing communication and attending events to enhance brand visibility and lead generation This is an excellent opportunity for someone who knows the education sector sales landscape and is looking for an opportunity with a higher earning potential, career growth and professional development. 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 (10% of sales, rising to 15% after target threshold. Exciting progression opportunities (two team members have been promoted to senior positions within the past 12 months) Remote with occasional visits to the company’s HQ for team and training days Buy & Sell holiday scheme (up to 5 days) Life assurance and SmartHealth. Demonstrated success in Education or SaaS sector sales roles, with a track record of surpassing targets Experience in the full sales cycle, including email outreach, lead identification, and evaluation using tools like LinkedIn/Sales Navigator or HubSpot Proficiency in closing sales effectively and securing customer commitment Relevant educational background in Business, Sales, Education, or related fields If you’re a super driven education sales professional, looking to take the next step in your career, apply now!