Sales Consultant

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product and sales training

Career progression

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is helping an innovative EdTech organisation recruit a Sales Consultant in the UK. You will drive growth through presentations, trials and closing deals with schools across the UK, while enjoying a competitive base and uncapped commission.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with training and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations both virtually and in person.
• 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 achievement

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

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