Education Sales Manager (EdTech, Digital Learning)

peopleworth; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peopleworth is seeking an Education Sales Manager to lead a high-performing enrolments function across multiple regions, driving revenue growth and coaching the team to exceed targets. The role focuses on aligning enrolment activity with partner education programmes and shaping sales strategies with senior leadership.

You will design training initiatives, track performance metrics, and refine messaging to engage prospective learners while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise

Qualifications

• Experience leading an enrolments or sales leadership team.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and meet targets.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Experience designing and delivering sales training and enablement.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset for data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an enrolments team to achieve revenue and performance targets
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape sales strategies, performance goals, and operational plans
• Coordinate with education providers to align enrolment activity with programme objectives
• Create and refine sales collateral and messaging to support effective team engagement with prospective learners
• Design and deliver training programmes that strengthen sales capability and product knowledge
• Establish and track performance metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement
• Foster strong collaboration with internal teams to ensure enrolment processes remain aligned with organisational priorities
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members across different regions
• Monitor pipeline progression and implement actions to support conversion outcomes

Skills

Sales leadership

Revenue growth

People development

Sales training

Cross-functional

Data analytics

Communication

Priority management

Job description

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview

The Education Sales Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and developing a high-performing student enrolments function. This position focuses on driving revenue growth, guiding team performance, and ensuring enrolment activity aligns with the goals of education providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an enrolments team to achieve revenue and performance targets
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape sales strategies, performance goals, and operational plans
• Coordinate with education providers to align enrolment activity with programme objectives
• Create and refine sales collateral and messaging to support effective team engagement with prospective learners
• Design and deliver training programmes that strengthen sales capability and product knowledge
• Establish and track performance metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement
• Foster strong collaboration with internal teams to ensure enrolment processes remain aligned with organisational priorities
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members across different regions
• Monitor pipeline progression and implement actions to support conversion outcomes

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a sales leadership or enrolments management role
• Proven success in driving revenue growth and meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing people
• Proficiency in designing and delivering sales training and enablement initiatives
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a target-driven environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Collaborative, people-centred performance culture
• Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment
• Supportive leadership and a culture that encourages development

Our Recruitment Process

The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit.

• Application Submission: Complete the online form and answer brief application questions
• Initial Screening: Your application is reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist
• Video Interview Stage: You'll be invited to record short responses to 3-4 role-specific questions
• Live Interviews: Shortlisted candidates join first-round interviews (and, where applicable, second or third rounds depending on the role)
• Final Shortlist and Verification: Reference and background checks are completed
• Offer and Contracting: Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents
• Pre-boarding and Onboarding: Once accepted, you'll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group

Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement, and timely feedback.