Education Solutions Executive (A Business Development Academy Role)

Advanced Secure Technologies; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Cardiff is seeking Business Development Executives to join their training academy. This role offers a competitive salary of £24,500-£28,000 plus uncapped commission, with a total earning potential of £50,000 OTE. No prior sales experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to start a career in sales. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bonuses, and excellent development pathways.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Onsite gym

Regular incentives

Paid discretionary days

Qualifications

• No sales experience or degree required.
• Positive, proactive attitude and resilience.
• Interest or knowledge in the education sector beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Join a 90-day structured training programme.
• Sell tech solutions to UK education institutions.
• Build client relationships and uncover new opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Interest in business development

Education

2 A Levels (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive Roles — Launch Your Sales Career with Advanced Secure Technologies. Education Solutions Executive - Business Development Academy.

Location: Cardiff (Office-based, 5 days a week)

Salary: £24,500-£28,000 base + uncapped commission | £50,000 OTE

Start Date: Autumn 2025 intake

Application Deadline: 10th October 2025.

Are you driven, creative, and eager to succeed? Join our Business Development Academy and kickstart your career in a fast-growing tech company, with full training, coaching, and long-term progression opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Join a 90-day structured training programme
• Learn from internal experts and external coaches
• Sell leading tech solutions to education institutions in the UK and beyond
• Build strong client relationships and uncover new opportunities
• Progress into senior roles as the business expands

What We're Looking For

• No sales experience or degree required
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and resilience
• Self-motivated and target driven
• A genuine interest in business development and tech
• An interest or knowledge in the education sector would be beneficial, but not essential
• 2 A Levels (or equivalent) preferred, but don’t be put off if you don\'t have them

What We Offer

• £24-28k starting salary based on experience
• £50k+ OTE with uncapped commission
• Bonus scheme and regular incentives
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + up to a further 10 paid discretionary days based on input*
• Onsite gym, parking, essentials stocked kitchen, socials
• Excellent development, support and progression pathways
• Where employees are continually performing at a high level and putting in additional time, the company will return an element of this through every other Friday afternoon off or one Friday a month

About Us

Advanced Secure Technologies is a Cardiff-based leader in secure digital credentials, working with top universities and awarding bodies across the UK and globally. We\'re expanding fast, and our culture is built on teamwork, ambition and innovation.

Please note we are a fully onsite company based in St Mellons, Cardiff.