Educational Sales Consultant, Inside Sales, International Accounts

IXL Learning
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with experience in ed-tech or software sales who can thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and are comfortable with in-office work in London.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1+ year of inside sales or ed-tech experience and a passion for education technology
    — “At least 1 year of experience in customer service, inside sales, or education, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry”
  • Individuals who excel in virtual communication and can adapt to global time zones
    — “Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus”
  • People who can balance multiple tasks and deliver personalized solutions to clients
    — “Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence in London, which may affect remote candidates
    — “requires you to be in our London, England, office on Old Street”
  • Candidates should be prepared to commit to a full-time role with a focus on growth and mission alignment
    — “This is a full-time position”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in virtual client engagement and outcomes-driven sales strategies
    — “Effectively communicate key product features and benefits to prospective customers through engaging virtual presentations”
  • Emphasize your ability to gather and act on customer feedback to improve offerings
    — “Gather customer feedback to help improve and enhance product offerings”
  • Showcase your track record in developing and implementing creative sales approaches
    — “Assist with designing and implementing new and creative sales strategies”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • driving growth through new international business
  • expanding current accounts
  • delivering exceptional customer service
Typical background
1 year of experience in customer service, inside sales, or education

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer ServiceProduct KnowledgeSales GoalsSales StrategiesCustomer FeedbackWeb Applications

Preferred

Education IndustryEd-techSalesforce.com

Stack & domain

SalesCustomer ServiceInside SalesEducationEd-techSoftware IndustryCRMForecastingSales StrategiesCustomer FeedbackCommunicationPresentationInfluenceClient-focused SolutionsProject ManagementAttention To DetailListeningNegotiationPresentation SkillsVerbal And Written CommunicationTechnology

About the role

Original posting from IXL Learning

IXL Learning, a US-based global edtech leader, is looking for an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our Inside Sales team in London, England. IXL is a personalized learning platform used by 17 million students and 1 million teachers worldwide. 

Our ideal candidate has a natural aptitude for sales and genuinely cares about helping customers succeed. You are comfortable hopping on virtual calls, getting to the heart of what a customer needs, and showing them how our products can help. You’ll drive growth by bringing in new international business and expanding current accounts, delivering exceptional customer service.

This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our London, England, office on Old Street. #LI-EM1

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Effectively communicate key product features and benefits to prospective customers through engaging virtual presentations

Develop a keen understanding of customer needs and values in order to provide personalized assistance throughout the sales process

Consistently meet sales goals

Assist with designing and implementing new and creative sales strategies

Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective customers

Gather customer feedback to help improve and enhance product offerings

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree

At least 1 year of experience in customer service, inside sales, or education, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry

A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed

Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively

Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills

Understanding of web applications

Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus

Salesforce.com experience is a plus

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com

Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages

Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects

Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category. 

Source: IXL Learning careers

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