Sales Consultant

Salary

Location

Gateshead

Job Type

Full Time/Office based

Sector

Sales

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

If you’re a motivated Sales Consultant looking for an opportunity where you can earn excellent commission, build a successful career and make a real difference within education, we’d love to hear from you.

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