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Sales Executive

Reed
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Sales and Admissions position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum pro rata and requires candidates to have experience in a direct sales role, ideally within the education or premium service industry.
  • The role demands a highly organized team player with strong consultative selling skills, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to manage a high-value sales pipeline.
  • Candidates should be self-motivated and results-oriented, demonstrating a record of exceeding sales targets while effectively communicating with stakeholders.
  • The company values flexibility, offering 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), training and professional development, and a supportive team culture.
  • Ideal applicants may also have experience in selling premium educational programs or working in international student recruitment, along with familiarity with the UK and international education systems.
Start date: ASAPDepartment: Sales and Admissions Reports to: Head of Sales and AdmissionsWorking pattern: Monday - Friday, 38.75 hours per week Salary: £32,000 p/a pro rata

About you:

  • You’re an enthusiastic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • You’re personable, with a strong team mentality and work ethic.
  • You’re able to adjust your priorities in response to new information, proactively problem-solving and delegating or escalating as needed.
  • You take the initiative, making key decisions and ensuring they’re actioned.
  • You’re highly organised, with strong task management skills and great attention to detail.
  • You’re able to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders both in person and remotely

Essential:

  • Demonstrated record of exceeding sales targets and delivering outperformance in a direct sales role, ideally within education or a premium service industry.
  • Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and align solutions effectively.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive yet empathetic approach to sales.
  • Tenacious, self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
  • Experience managing a high-value sales pipeline and driving conversions in a competitive market.
  • Proficiency in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management and reporting

Desirable

  • Experience in selling premium educational programmes or working in international student recruitment.

  • Familiarity with the UK and international education systems, particularly summer or residential programmes.
  • Multiple languages desirable

What's in it for you!

  • Training and professional development
  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Flexible and hybrid working within the operational needs of the role
  • Excellent team culture

This diverse company's aim is to help students travel to new places - both physically and academically - exploring paths untrodden through personalised learning.

Their teaching methods are carefully designed to suit each age group. Students are encouraged to explore their own academic interests guided by an expert tutor. There is no restrictive curriculum for our courses, we advocate learning without limits. They are proud to be a certified Bcorp part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. 

Please apply immediately for this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.