EdTech Sales Account Manager - Hybrid with Uncapped Commission

Employal; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Commission

Career progression

Job summary

Employal is seeking a Sales Account Manager (Education) in Leicester. The role focuses on following up inbound enquiries by phone and email, building rapport with schools and trusts, and understanding their needs to move conversations forward.

The position is full-time, permanent, with hybrid work (3 days in office). You will identify decision-makers, discuss budgets and renewal dates, and book qualified meetings while handing over to senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in education sector sales or related roles.
• Strong understanding of school priorities, budgets and decision-making.
• Proactive approach with drive to move conversations forward.
• Excellent organisational skills and reliable follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on inbound enquiries by phone and email.
• Build rapport with school and trust contacts to understand their needs.
• Identify decision makers, purchasing processes and potential barriers.
• Discuss budgets, priorities, existing contracts and renewal dates.
• Book qualified meetings and handover notes to senior Sales colleagues.
• Nurture prospects who are interested but aren’t ready to move forward.
• Generate new opportunities through proactive calls, emails and follow-up.
• Maintain clear, accurate records in the CRM.

Skills

Education sector experience

Relationship building

CRM experience

Education

Education sector background

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Employal is seeking a Sales Account Manager (Education) in Leicester. The role focuses on following up inbound enquiries by phone and email, building rapport with schools and trusts, and understanding their needs to move conversations forward.

The position is full-time, permanent, with hybrid work (3 days in office). You will identify decision-makers, discuss budgets and renewal dates, and book qualified meetings while handing over to senior colleagues.