Educational Software Sales Consultant

**Background**

Since 1995, LexiaUK has represented Lexia Learning Systems - one of the best-known and most highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded more than 30 years ago with private funding and grants obtained from the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Lexia products are now used by millions of students across the world. Lexia was acquired by Rosetta Stone in 2013.

**Research Proven**

Lexia’s ongoing commitment to peer-reviewed efficacy research and gold-standard outcome studies lead the industry and are at the centre of our pedagogical approach. All of Lexia’s products are designed according to the latest scientific findings in education and interface designs are tested for outcomes in schools. Fifteen scientifically based, peer-reviewed studies evaluating Lexia products have shown their effectiveness with multi-ethnic populations through the United States and the United Kingdom. The use of Lexia software supported achievement gains by study groups that proved to be significantly superior to those achieved by control groups receiving equal amounts of traditional instruction and practice.

**LexiaUK Mission Statement**

**Educational Software Sales Consultant (New Business), Full time, Gateshead.**

**Salary: OTE £35k - £50k+ achievable / genuine*. Plus Pension, Benefits and Holiday Package of up to 37 days inc. Bank Holidays**

**Title: Educational Software Sales Consultant (New Business)**

**Reports to: Sales Manager**

LexiaUK Ltd is a market-leading educational software sales company who seek an Educational Software Sales Consultant as part of a growing team. Applications are welcome from all sectors as full product training will be given in this rewarding and varied role.

Office-based, you will support primary and secondary school educators through our sales process. This will involve telephone consultations, online demonstrations of our software and training and support. Although leads are generally inbound / warm, they require careful management due to the sales process typically lasting two months. As the pipeline builds, so does earning potential.

*Please note that evidence can be provided during the interview process to support OTE figures.

**Benefits include**: generous commission, company pension, Perk Box, Health Shield and holiday package of up to 37 days (inc. Bank holidays). Our modern, top floor office provides stunning views of Tyneside and is conveniently located next to local transport links and amenities.

**Duties / Responsibilities**:

- Take leads through the sales pipeline as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Provide online consultations, demonstration and training sessions.
- Maintain close, regular contact with customers.
- Provide telephone advice and support.
- Give pricing information, negotiate and close sales.
- Develop new business through existing relationships.
- Maintain CRM with a high degree of accuracy.
- Meet/exceed targets.
- Proactive account management activity with existing and prospective customers.
- Occasionally visit customers and attend trade shows/exhibitions (overnight stays).
- Has the capacity to work from home if required, e.g. COVID-19 restrictions.

**Job Abilities**:
Essential:

- Ability to consult, present and close sales.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Adaptable - in order to meet the demands of the role.
- Good ICT skills including excel and word.
- GCSE C Grade/equivalent or higher in Maths and English.
- Required to take holidays out of school term time.
- Working with schools, you will be required to pass a DBS check.

Desirable:

- Experience with web conference presentations / training.
- Experience of CRM and sales pipeline management tools.
- Own car/clean driving license as on occasion you may be required to work offsite.

Work remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Sales: 3 years (preferred)