Education Sales Consultant

Empowering Learning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a driven Education Sales Consultant to join their high-performing team. This fast-paced role involves generating new business, developing client relationships, and managing candidate placements, all with the potential for uncapped commission. Ideal candidates should have a strong sales background with at least 18 months of relevant experience. The agency offers career progression, 30 days of annual leave, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

30 days annual leave

Reduced working hours during school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' recruitment or sales experience (education recruitment preferred).
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, results-focused environment.
• Strong client and candidate relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through cold calling and networking.
• Develop long-term relationships with schools as a recruitment partner.
• Source and place candidates into educational roles.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from business development to candidate placement.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Target-driven

Resilience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Education Sales Consultant
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, with uncapped commission and benefits

Are you a natural salesperson who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and smashing targets? Empowering Learning are seeking a driven Education Sales Consultant to join our high-performing Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales background to take ownership of their desk and be rewarded for success.

The Role

This is a fast-paced, target-driven sales role where you will:

• Proactively generate new business through cold calling, client visits, and networking.

• Develop long-term relationships with schools, becoming their trusted recruitment partner.

• Source and place candidates into Primary, Secondary, or SEND roles, driving revenue growth.

• Consistently hit and exceed sales targets, with uncapped commission as your reward.

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from business development to candidate placement.

About You

We are looking for a confident, commercially minded salesperson who:

• Has at least 18 months' recruitment or sales experience (education recruitment preferred).

• Loves hitting targets and thrives in a competitive, results-focused environment.

• Is resilient, ambitious, and motivated by success.

• Builds strong client and candidate relationships with confidence.

• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential for client visits).

Why Join Us?

At Empowering Learning, your sales results are rewarded and your career progression is supported. We offer:

• Uncapped commission with genuine earning potential.

• 30 days annual leave + reduced working hours during school holidays.

• A supportive, high-achieving team environment.

• Clear career progression and development opportunities.

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.