Sales Consultant

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000 base salary

OTE up to £70,000

Permanent full-time

Weekday schedule

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sales Consultant for an innovative EdTech organisation in the UK. You will build relationships with schools, deliver engaging presentations, and drive new business across the territory.

You will manage the full sales cycle, qualify opportunities, and work with marketing to generate leads. This permanent, full-time role offers a basic salary of £30k plus uncapped commission with realistic earnings up to £70k and weekday working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales, business development, telesales or account management role.
• Proven track record of achieving targets in a competitive sales environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly motivated, ambitious and results-driven.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Excellent listening and questioning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets.
• Proactively engage prospective customers and secure appointments within your territory.
• Qualify inbound enquiries and identify new business opportunities.
• Manage your sales pipeline effectively to maximise performance.
• Build a strong professional presence across social media platforms.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations both virtually and in person.
• Facilitate customer trials and showcase the benefits of the solution.
• Communicate the product value proposition confidently and professionally.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing the sale.
• Work closely with the marketing team to support lead generation and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within CRM systems.
• Build long-term relationships with schools and education professionals.

Skills

Sales experience

Target-driven

Communication

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a Sales Consultant on behalf of an innovative and award-winning organisation within the EdTech sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building relationships, delivering engaging presentations, and making a genuine difference.

You'll be introducing schools to a market-leading educational solution designed to improve literacy outcomes and support students across the UK.

Offering a competitive basic salary, uncapped commission, and realistic earnings of up to £70,000, this role is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their sales career while working for a business with a meaningful purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets
• Proactively engage prospective customers and secure appointments within your territory
• Qualify inbound enquiries and identify new business opportunities
• Manage your sales pipeline effectively to maximise performance
• Build a strong professional presence across social media platforms
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations both virtually and in person
• Facilitate customer trials and showcase the benefits of the solution
• Communicate the product value proposition confidently and professionally
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing the sale
• Work closely with the marketing team to support lead generation and campaigns
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within CRM systems
• Build long-term relationships with schools and education professionals

About You

• Previous experience in a sales, business development, telesales or account management role
• A proven track record of achieving targets within a competitive sales environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly motivated, ambitious and results-driven
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent listening and questioning skills
• Confident delivering presentations, demonstrations and sales meetings
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• A genuine interest in education and helping customers achieve positive outcomes
• Proactive, resilient and focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences

What's on Offer

• £30,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure with OTE up to £70,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday working hours, with no weekend work
• Comprehensive product and sales training
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to make a positive impact within the education sector
• Excellent work-life balance