Senior Account Executive - UK, Ireland & EMEA

Equal Education Partners; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive growth in the education sector across the UK, Ireland, and EMEA. This role offers the opportunity to engage with educational institutions, fostering relationships and delivering tailored solutions that enhance student outcomes. With a focus on high-value enterprise sales, you will lead strategic initiatives and leverage your market insight to inform client strategies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of educational technology and enjoy a collaborative environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about education and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Company laptop and peripherals

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Monthly social gatherings

Remote working environment

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in sales, ideally in education technology.
• Strong knowledge of the UK, Ireland & EMEA educational landscape.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sales initiatives to increase revenue and expand market presence.
• Build trust with key institutional leaders to ensure their needs are met.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Market Insight

Proactive Mindset

Education

5+ years in sales

Experience in education technology

Job description

Senior Account Executive - UK, Ireland & EMEA

Full-time | Attractive Salary + Commission

About The Opportunity
Are you a strategic sales professional with a passion for education and a proven track record in high-value enterprise sales? In collaboration with Our Client, a global leader in student engagement technology, we are looking for a results-oriented Senior Account Executive to drive growth across Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE), and Business Schools in the UK, Ireland, and EMEA. This role offers the chance to take charge of a dynamic sales territory, forging strong relationships with institutional leaders to create lasting impact.

Location: Remote (Liverpool-based HQ)

Why You'll Love Working With Our Client:

• Empower Change: Work with cutting-edge educational technology that transforms student experiences and outcomes
• Global Reach: Engage with institutions across UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and make an impact on a large scale
• Drive Innovation: Be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in education
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of like-minded professionals who are just as passionate about education as you are!

Your Responsibilities:

• Sales Leadership
  • Execute strategic sales initiatives to increase revenue and expand market presence
  • Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across various educational institutions (Higher Education, Further Education, and Business Schools)
  • Manage and advance a robust sales pipeline, from prospecting to negotiations and closing
  • Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the EMEA education sector
• Customer Engagement
  • Build trust and rapport with key institutional leaders ensuring their needs are met and exceeded
  • Work closely with internal teams (Client Success, Product, Marketing) to deliver tailored solutions that enhance client success
  • Keep clients informed on new offerings and conduct regular check-ins to sustain strong partnerships
• Market Insight
  • Leverage your knowledge of the education landscape to inform our clients' strategy
  • Provide feedback from the market to drive product development and improvements

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table
5+ years of proven success in sales, ideally within education technology or related sectors.
Strong knowledge of the UK, Ireland & EMEA educational landscape, with a focus on Higher & Further Education.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex enterprise sales cycles and close high-value deals ($100K+).
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive, target-driven mindset, combined with a genuine passion for enhancing educational outcomes.
Familiarity with diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes across the UK, Ireland & EMEA is a plus!

Bonus Points For:

• Experience selling to Business Schools
• Fluency in multiple languages

Benefits

• Opportunity to help direct the front-end development technical strategy, through implementing ideas and best practices;
• Training opportunities with chosen providers;
• Time available during working hours to learn and develop;
• A friendly environment where your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed;
• Company pension;
• Company laptop and peripherals;
• An international environment with experienced coworkers who help you move on;
• A lot of room for personal development and for taking your own initiative to be as successful as possible in this role;
• Remote working environment with the option of attendance in our client's office in Liverpool;
• The opportunity for flexible working;
• Monthly social gatherings

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting