Sales Consultant - Education (Home based, term time)

HarperCollins Publishers

Location Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Lancashire, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helen's, Wigan
Team Collins Learning
  • Closing: 12:00pm, 3rd Oct 2019 BST

Perks and benefits

Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Candidate happiness

8.67 (23996)

Job Description

Introduction to the role

The Education Sales Consultant role will involve visiting schools to build relationships with teachers in a specified territory. The objective is to promote Collins books and digital resources for schools, leading to an increase in sales in the territory. You will be required to work closely with your Sales Team Leader, Head of Schools Sales and other members of the sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with knowledge of the education sector who is looking for a people focused role.

This role is home based. A company car, laptop and mobile phone are provided. The position is operational during term time only.

Key responsibilities:

  • Visit teachers, Heads of Departments, subject co-coordinators and develop strong relationships.

  • Develop and maintain a good knowledge and understanding of curriculum requirements and how Collins products support them.

  • Grow sales of Collins titles in schools and education establishments, achieving sales targets.

  • Develop relationships and increase business with existing Collins user schools.

  • Secure new adoptions of Collins resources in schools and education establishments.

  • Ensure contacts and visits made are recorded in the CRM and it is kept up to date for your territory.

  • Attend events/exhibitions and teacher meetings.

  • Attend regional/national training days, sales meetings and conferences.

  • Manage your sales territory including maintenance of accounts and related administration.

The candidate

  • Demonstration of excellent sales skills and results.

  • Sales background (ideally within Education).

  • Good understanding of UK Schools Education system.

Skills and qualities:

  • Computer literacy including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Excellent relationship building skills.

  • Driving license.

  • Proven sales and negotiating skills.

  • Self motivated – able to work without direct supervision

  • Determined and resilient

  • Commercial, driven by sales success

  • Well organised

  • Positive, energetic approach

If the skills and qualities we are looking for match your profile, we would love to hear from you. Click to apply today!

Removing bias from the hiring process

Applications closed Thu 3rd Oct 2019

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Removing bias from the hiring process

  • Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
  • You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review

Applications closed Thu 3rd Oct 2019