Junior School Solutions Advisor (Kickstart Scheme) (Remote)

EdUnity; Greater London; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 258,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on new accounts

Mentorship and ongoing support

Skill development

Job summary

A dynamic SaaS startup in Greater London seeks a School Solutions Advisor for its Business and Marketing Kickstart Program. The role involves identifying and acquiring new clients within the education sector, with responsibilities including setting appointments, opening accounts, and maintaining relationships. The program offers £6.45 per hour for 25 hours a week, alongside potential commission. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, a grasp of technology, and the ability to communicate effectively with decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with new clients.
• To understand the sales cycle and identify opportunities.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that a minimum of 5 New Business appointments are set weekly.
• Open a minimum of 6 new accounts quarterly.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales cycle understanding

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Job description

Summary

EdUnity is looking for a competitive and driven talent to join EdUnity’s ‘Business and Marketing Kickstart Program’. The successful candidate will learn about the processes of business development and sales, as well as marketing in a technologically focused SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) startup. The candidate will also benefit from mentorship and ongoing support to improve long‑term employability and skills.

As a ‘School Solutions Advisor,’ the successful candidate will work with the team at EdUnity to identify and acquire new clients in the Schools‑market and education sector. The successful candidate will work with the team, to identify problem‑points for a school, and to propose and deliver technological solutions that improve school productivity, efficiency and meet objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that a minimum of 5 New Business appointments are set weekly
• Open a minimum of 6 new accounts quarterly
• Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Establish a rapport and build a good relationship with all customers
• Demonstrate software effectively, using industry knowledge and experience
• Maintain company database ensuring each meeting and follow up is logged accordingly
• Maintain contact data on a regular basis ensuring all the details are current, relevant and accurate
• Maintain a working pipeline and update daily
• To liaise with other members of the team in order to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to the client(s)
• To communicate information to the team, keeping all members updated on sales presentations, feedback and next steps.
• To be a team player
• To actively participate in all relevant Company meetings including team meetings, performance appraisal, quarterly reviews and sales meetings including exhibitions and events.
• Comply with all Company policy and procedures.
• To report to the CEO

Requirements:

• Ability to build relationships with new clients
• To understand the sales cycle and be able to identify sales opportunities
• Communicate clearly and professionally with key decision-makers
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills and capacity to work intuitively within a team
• Ability to work well with colleagues, clients, partners and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and to undertake supervisory responsibilities as needed
• A good grasp of technology including the ability to develop an understanding of the company’s technological solutions
• Be able to present clearly and confidently in front of large groups understanding the needs of each customer and tailoring your presentation accordingly
• To be presentable in business attire during work events and engagements
• Ability to learn software products quickly and understand features and benefits

Remuneration

The program will pay £6.45 GBP per hour with twenty‑five (25) hours a week for a six (6) month placement. This works out at £161.25 GBP a week (£640.00 GBP a month) or £3,870.00 GBP across the program. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible for a commission on new accounts opened. An un‑capped commission of 20.00% on new accounts will apply and will allow you to further your income. On‑target earnings for this program are £5,670.00 GBP or £945 a month.