Educational Publishing Sales Executive

Jolly Learning is a world-leading publisher of synthetic phonics and literacy resources, best known for the Jolly Phonics programme used in classrooms around the world. We are looking for a motivated  Sales Executive to help us grow our impact with schools, distributors, and educational partners. What you’ll do You will play a key role in driving sales growth and deepening relationships with our customers. Your responsibilities will include: Build and grow relationships with schools, educators, distributors, and resellers via phone, email, video calls, and in-person meetings. Respond to enquiries from schools and distributors, providing clear advice and recommending the right Jolly Learning products. Deliver engaging product demos (online and occasionally in person), showcasing how Jolly Phonics and related resources support teaching and learning. Create accurate quotations and proposals , ensuring pricing, discounts, and terms are correct and clearly presented. Manage your sales pipeline in the CRM , keeping opportunities, contacts, and activities up to date and producing regular reports. Maintain and manage product information and data feeds (e.g. pricing, ISBNs, metadata) across key systems and platforms. Support key campaigns and promotions , working closely with the marketing team to follow up leads and convert interest into sales. Attend events, conferences, and training days (UK and occasionally overseas) to represent Jolly Learning and build new relationships. Collaborate with internal teams (customer service, marketing, operations, and finance) to ensure smooth ordering, fulfilment, and after-sales support. About you You don’t need to know everything about phonics from day one - but you do need to be proactive, organised, and comfortable talking to schools & distributors. We’re looking for someone who has: Experience in sales or account management , ideally in education, publishing, EdTech, or a related sector. Strong communication skills – confident on the phone, in video calls, and in written communication. Relationship-building ability – you enjoy getting to know customers, understanding their needs, and building trust over time. Self-motivation and ownership – you’re organised, can manage your own workload, and follow through without constant supervision. Confidence presenting to individuals and small groups (e.g. school leaders, teachers, distributors). Good numeracy and attention to detail , especially when preparing quotes, pricing, and reports. Comfort working with digital tools – CRM systems, Excel/Sheets, online meeting platforms, and cloud-based document sharing. Desirable (nice to have): Experience in  education sales, ELT, or school resources . Experience using  Stison or similar publishing/sales management systems. An interest in  literacy, early years, or primary education . Career pathway This role is a great stepping stone for someone looking to build a long-term career in education sales. As you grow in the role, there will be opportunities to: Take ownership of  larger or strategic accounts . Progress to  Key Account Manager , managing global accounts and helping to lead strategic growth in key regions. Contribute to the development of  new products, campaigns, and international initiatives . Why Jolly Learning?💷  Competitive salary: £29,000–£32,000 depending on experience 🏡  Hybrid working: 2 days in our Buckhurst Hill office (Wed–Thu), with flexibility for home working on other days 🌍  Meaningful work: Help improve children’s literacy outcomes worldwide 👥  Supportive, mission-driven team: Work closely with colleagues who care about education and impact 📚  Product & role training: Full induction into our programmes, systems, and sales processes 🚀  Room to grow: Clear pathways into more senior sales and account management roles How to apply Please submit: Your  CV A  brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role and how your experience fits. 📅  Closing Date: 5th January #SalesExecutive #EducationSales #PublishingJobs #CareerGrowth #HybridWorking