Senior Account Executive - UK, Ireland & EMEA
Full-time | Attractive Salary + Commission
About The Opportunity
Are you a strategic sales professional with a passion for education and a proven track record in high-value enterprise sales? In collaboration with Our Client, a global leader in student engagement technology, we are looking for a results-oriented Senior Account Executive to drive growth across Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE), and Business Schools in the UK, Ireland, and EMEA. This role offers the chance to take charge of a dynamic sales territory, forging strong relationships with institutional leaders to create lasting impact.
Location: Remote (Liverpool-based HQ)
Why You'll Love Working With Our Client:
* Empower Change: Work with cutting-edge educational technology that transforms student experiences and outcomes
* Global Reach: Engage with institutions across UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and make an impact on a large scale
* Drive Innovation: Be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in education
* Collaborative Environment: Join a team of like-minded professionals who are just as passionate about education as you are!
Your Responsibilities:
* Sales Leadership
o Execute strategic sales initiatives to increase revenue and expand market presence
o Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across various educational institutions (Higher Education, Further Education, and Business Schools)
o Manage and advance a robust sales pipeline, from prospecting to negotiations and closing
o Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the EMEA education sector
* Customer Engagement
o Build trust and rapport with key institutional leaders ensuring their needs are met and exceeded
o Work closely with internal teams (Client Success, Product, Marketing) to deliver tailored solutions that enhance client success
o Keep clients informed on new offerings and conduct regular check-ins to sustain strong partnerships
* Market Insight
o Leverage your knowledge of the education landscape to inform our clients' strategy
o Provide feedback from the market to drive product development and improvements
Requirements
What You Bring to the Table
5+ years of proven success in sales, ideally within education technology or related sectors.
Strong knowledge of the UK, Ireland & EMEA educational landscape, with a focus on Higher & Further Education.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex enterprise sales cycles and close high-value deals ($100K+).
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive, target-driven mindset, combined with a genuine passion for enhancing educational outcomes.
Familiarity with diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes across the UK, Ireland & EMEA is a plus!
Bonus Points For:
* Experience selling to Business Schools
* Fluency in multiple languages
Benefits
* Opportunity to help direct the front-end development technical strategy, through implementing ideas and best practices;
* Training opportunities with chosen providers;
* Time available during working hours to learn and develop;
* A friendly environment where your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed;
* Company pension;
* Company laptop and peripherals;
* An international environment with experienced coworkers who help you move on;
* A lot of room for personal development and for taking your own initiative to be as successful as possible in this role;
* Remote working environment with the option of attendance in our client's office in Liverpool;
* The opportunity for flexible working;
* Monthly social gatherings
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting
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