Sales Representative - no weekends!

Learndirect; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online education provider is seeking a Sales Representative to engage with motivated learners and generate interest in their courses. This role focuses on nurturing leads and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for experience in sales or customer service. Benefits include an uncapped commission, bonuses, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Base salary and bonus scheme

Annual holiday and bank holidays

Free course after probation

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to engage prospects and convey the value of our product/service clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—comfortable with phone, email, and social selling.
• Previous experience in sales, telemarketing, or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Qualify leads and understand their suitability for enrollment.
• Make outbound dials to warm leads and engage customers.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

About Us

We’re learndirect - the UK’s largest online learning provider. For 25 years, we’ve helped millions of learners transform their lives and careers through flexible, accessible education. From GCSEs, Degree Pathways and Access to HE Diplomas to accredited Dental Nursing and Animal Care qualifications - we’re shaping the future of digital learning.

With rapid growth underway, this is your chance to join a vibrant, target-led team that's changing the game in online education.

This role will be responsible for nurturing and developing revenue from warm leads across our funded online course area. Your primary responsibility will be to reach out to prospective customers, generate interest in our products or services.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Sales Representative, you'll connect with motivated learners looking to invest in themselves. You’ll :

• Responsible for qualifying leads and understanding their suitability to move forward to enrol onto their chosen course.
• Make outbound dials to warm leads, who have enquired through one of our multiple lead channels.
• Engage with customers across multiple channels and connect with as many leads as possible.
• Work with potential students to understand their needs and educate them on their options.
• Pass qualified leads through to Course Booking Executives to book learners to study.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets for qualified meetings or sales opportunities.
• Follow up with leads that have shown interest and nurture relationships until they are ready for the next step in the sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all activities in the CRM system.

What we are looking for in you :

• Ability to engage prospects and convey the value of our product / service clearly and confidently.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple leads and opportunities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Previous experience in a sales, telemarketing, or customer service role is a plus but not required.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—comfortable with phone, email, and social selling.

What You’ll Get

• Uncapped commission
• Base salary + bonus scheme from day one
• Incentives : spot bonuses, team prizes, Amazon vouchers, and more
• Annual holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• £50 birthday Amazon voucher
• Free course of your choice after probation
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Vibrant, supportive culture with social events

Working Hours

You will work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

We keep it fast and focused :

• Initial screening call – Meet our Talent Acquisition & Trainer via MS Teams. We'll chat through your experience, attributes, and what drives you.
• Sales roleplay + values interview – Meet the Sales Management Team. Let us see your energy and approach in action.
• Offer and onboarding – If you’re the right fit, we move quickly.

A Few Final Words

We’re not just looking for staff – we’re looking for future top performers. If you’re ready to put in the effort, chase results, this is your chance to grow, with one of the UK’s most forward-thinking education companies.