Hartley People Recruitment on behalf of our Client in the Education Solutions sector are seeking a high-energy, results-driven Education Account Executive to accelerate revenue growth across our education products. This is a sales-first role focused on lead conversion, outbound prospecting, and closing opportunities with parents, students, and schools. You will play a key role in scaling our Schools Partnership Programme while delivering a strong customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Own the full sales cycle from lead qualification to close
- Convert inbound leads and proactively prospect new customers and schools
- Follow up on all warm leads, including free app users, to drive paid conversions
- Pitch products confidently via phone and online, handling objections effectively
- Identify, develop, and close partnership opportunities with schools
- Consistently meet or exceed individual and team revenue targets
Pipeline & Account Management
- Manage and prioritise a high-volume sales pipeline
- Track all activity, deals, and forecasts accurately in the CRM
- Drive renewals, upgrades, and repeat purchases
- Maximise lifetime value through upselling and cross-selling
Product & Market Knowledge
- Develop strong product expertise to position value clearly
- Understand education market needs and competitor offerings
- Use customer insights to refine sales messaging and strategy
Collaboration & Performance
- Work closely with marketing to improve lead quality and conversion rates
- Share performance data and market feedback with management
- Contribute to improving sales processes and outreach strategies
Working Hours
- No holidays typically permitted in August, September, or October (peak sales period)
- Flexible shifts available (2 shift cycle between 9am – 8pm Monday to Sunday)
- Hybrid option (1 day from home)
Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Proven sales mindset with a strong closing instinct
- Confident phone-based and consultative selling skills
- Comfortable working to targets and KPIs in a fast-paced environment
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn digital platforms and CRM tools
Desirable
- Experience in education, SaaS, or subscription-based sales
- Outbound sales or account management experience
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated, resilient, and results-oriented
- Competitive but customer-focused
- Organised, proactive, and accountable for performance
For immediate consideration contact Padraig on 051878813 or email your cv to padraig@hartleypeople.com
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