Sales Account Manager

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern (3 days in office)

Uncapped commission potential

Established EdTech software business

Job summary

Confidential in Leicester is seeking an Education Sales Account Manager to join a growing EdTech software team. The role focuses on building relationships with schools and trusts, understanding their needs, and advancing conversations toward qualified opportunities.

You will handle inbound enquiries, discuss budgets and decision processes, and work toward meeting targets within a hybrid setup (3 days in office). This is a full-time permanent position with uncapped commission potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in education sales or related support roles within schools or trusts.
• Understanding of school priorities, budgets and decision making.
• Proactive approach with ability to keep conversations moving.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through.
• Motivated to hit targets and develop a career in software sales.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on inbound enquiries by phone and email.
• Build rapport with school/trust contacts to understand needs.
• Identify decision makers, purchasing processes and potential barriers.
• Discuss budgets, priorities, existing contracts and renewal dates.
• Book qualified meetings and hand over notes to senior colleagues.
• Nurture prospects not yet ready to move forward.
• Generate new opportunities through proactive calls and emails.
• Maintain clear, accurate CRM records.

Skills

Education sales experience

Relationship building

Inbound/outbound sales

Tools

CRM

Job description

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

Are you ready for your next step in EdTech Sales?