Sales Account Manager

Employal; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Commission

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Education sector experience

Relationship building

CRM experience

Ausbildung

Education sector background

Tools

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

Sales Account Manager (Education)

£25,000 - £30,000 Commission

Full time, Permanent

Leicester, Hybrid (3 days in office)

Are you currently working in education, perhaps in sales, business support or operations? Would you like to build a career in sales without cold calling, while increasing your earning potential through uncapped commission?

We are working with an established software business with a strong presence in the education sector. Following continued growth, they are looking for someone with an education background to join their successful team.

You will be confident building relationships, asking the right questions and moving conversations forward. You might already work in education sales, or have gained experience discussing requirements, presenting solutions or supporting buying decisions as part of a wider role.

Above all, you will understand how schools and trusts operate, recognise that their needs differ and enjoy helping them find a solution that works for them.

The role

• Following up on inbound enquiries by phone and email
• Building rapport with school and trust contacts to understand their needs
• Identifying decision makers, purchasing processes and potential barriers
• Discussing budgets, priorities, existing contracts and renewal dates
• Booking qualified meetings and providing clear handover notes to senior Sales colleagues
• Nurturing prospects who are interested but aren’t ready to move forward
• Generating new opportunities through proactive calls, emails and follow-up
• Maintaining clear, accurate records in the CRM

The candidate

• Experience in the education sector, either within a school or trust, or through a business selling to this sector
• Great understanding of school priorities, budget requirements and decision-making
• Proactive approach and driven mindset to keep conversations moving
• Strong organisation skills and consistent follow-through
• Motivated to work towards targets and develop a career in software sales

In return

• £25,000 - £30,000 per annum commission
• Hybrid working, including 2 days from home
• The opportunity to join an established software business
• Further development opportunities for a career in EdTech Sales