Sales Representative EdTech

Virtual Internships; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company is seeking driven Sales Representatives/Account Executives passionate about creating impact in the higher education sector. This remote role requires proven B2B sales success, strong relationship-building skills, and a passionate approach to education. Candidates across US, Europe, and APAC are encouraged to apply for future openings. The position also offers competitive remote-first flexibility and various perks including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Remote-first work

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Life event leave

Flexible VIer budget

Tech provided

Health Coverage for US employees

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales, preferably within higher education, tech, or SaaS sectors.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a consultative approach to sales.
• A passion for education and making a global impact through internships.
• Self-motivation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship-building

Consultative sales approach

Self-motivation

Job description

At Virtual Internships (VI), we’re on a mission to make internships accessible to people all over the world, and we’re hiring talent like you!

About Virtual Internships

We’re on a mission to create a world where internships are guaranteed for all. We ensure learners have access to remote internship opportunities at innovative companies worldwide, regardless of their background, major, location, or career field choice. Our clients include universities, governments, foundations, and online education institutions.

$14.3million Series A fundraise announced in September 2022, with investors including Hambro Perks, Sequoia India & Surge, Arsenal Growth, Kaplan, and Ascend Vietnam Ventures

Ranked 20th out of 13,000 organizations to “Escape To in 2023”Featured as a Top 100 EdTech Startup by HolonIQ in 2021, 2022, and 2023

Rated as a Top 50 Rising Startup by Tech in Asia in 2022

Remote-first with 100+ employees across 20+ countries globally

B2B EdTech product, trusted by 100+ universities, 10,000+ interns, and 14,000+ companies

One of the core values at VI is transparency. Therefore feel free to “try before you apply” by visiting our VI-P Guide, which includes our values, how we operate, how we build our packages, and a few other snippets of who we are!

Our Partnerships Team

At Virtual Internships, we’re always looking for driven sales professionals who are passionate about creating impact and eager to help drive growth in the higher education sector.

We are looking for Sales Reps/Account Executives who demonstrate:

Proven success in B2B sales, preferably within higher education, tech, or SaaS sectors.

Strong relationship-building skills and a consultative approach to sales.

A passion for education and making a global impact through internships.

Self-motivation and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Interested?

Submit your application today to be considered for upcoming Account Executive roles. We’re open to candidates across three key markets: US, Europe, and APAC.

While we may not have an immediate opening, we commit to reviewing your application and responding within 1-3 weeks.

Virtual Internships Perks and Benefits

Remote-First: All roles at VI are currently and will remain remote - flexibility to work from anywhere.

Flexible Working Hours: Start earlier, leave earlier, take a shorter lunch, or leave later, it's totally up to you.

Annual Leave: Wherever you are in the world, you’ll get 25 days of paid annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and 5 sick days.

Life Event Leave: There are moments in life where your life responsibility is a higher priority than work (e.g. moving house, your best friend getting married, your sister having a baby) therefore, you’ll get 5 days of paid life-event leave to support these occasions. You also get a day off on your birthday. This is in addition to your Annual Leave.

Flexible VIer Budget: You’ll receive a flexible budget of $1,000 per year that you can use on but not limited to your work setup, personal wellness, or professional development.

Tech: New joiners receive either a Windows or Mac company laptop depending on the role.

(For US-employees) Health Coverage : includingMedical, dental and vision

Equality & Diversity

Virtual Internships is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants. We ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.

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Expression of Interest Sales Representative EdTech Fully Remote • Cape Town, Western Cape, .ZA