Education Sales Consultant

About Us

Renaissance® is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups in the UK and around the world with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. Renaissance now incorporates GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education), too – a leading provider of educational assessments. 

Together, our assessments offer the ideal starting point to help teachers understand their students’ strengths and pinpoint areas of need. Our teaching and learning tools then provide effective next steps, with online literacy and maths solutions that meet students exactly where we are. 

Worldwide, we support over 18 million students, operating in over 100 countries.

As an Education Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for driving new business and fostering relationships with schools and educational institutions in your assigned regions. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will leverage your teaching experience to understand the needs of schools and present Renaissance’s solutions in a way that resonates with educators and administrators. This role is critical to expanding our market presence and achieving growth targets, while ensuring a consultative, educator-first approach.

 Education Sales Consultant Job Responsibilities: 

• Identify and pursue new opportunities within the education sector, focusing on schools and educational institutions in your assigned regions.


• Build and nurture relationships with school administrators, educators, and other key decision-makers to expand Renaissance’s presence in the market.


• Effectively communicate the educational benefits of Renaissance’s products, demonstrating how they improve learning outcomes and support teachers in the classroom.


• Attend tradeshows, exhibitions, and industry conferences to represent Renaissance, build networks, and gain insights into the evolving needs of the education sector.


• Speak at events, webinars, and other educational forums to showcase Renaissance solutions and expertise, positioning the company as a thought leader in the education space.


• Collaborate with the customer success teams to deliver exceptional support and service to schools and institutes.


• Maintain an active engagement pipeline, tracking leads and opportunities to ensure steady progress toward objectives.

Skills and experience you can bring: 

To be considered for the role of Education Sales Consultant, we are looking for an experienced sales professional who has a proven track record of operating in highly cross-functional initiatives, hitting Objective and Key Results (OKRs), and succeeding in a complex and fast-moving environment, ideally from an Education Sales Technology or SaaS company. 

• Teaching or EdTech Industry Experience: A solid background in education, either through classroom teaching or working within the EdTech industry. A deep understanding of the challenges and needs of educators is essential to succeed in this role.


• Quick Learner: Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tools, with a strong aptitude for learning how to use CRM systems for managing client relationships and tracking progress.


• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships within the education sector.


• Collaborative: A team player who can work effectively with colleagues across multiple departments, including other education consultants, Education Advisors, and marketing.


• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Industry Engagement: Experience or willingness to engage with the wider education community by attending events, speaking at forums, and presenting at webinars.


• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present educational concepts and solutions clearly.

Additional information:  

This is a UK based role; all candidates must reside and hold the right to work in the United Kingdom. (Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this position). Travel will be required within the UK.

Please note the closing dates for applications will be Monday 25^th August 2025, with all candidates moving to the next stage being contacted by Wednesday 27^th August 2025.  

We offer a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum, plus the opportunity to earn an additional £40,000 per annum in commission (Paid Monthly), Plus lots of amazing benefits. 

Benefits: 

Pension & Insurance – all employees can participate in our salary sacrifice company pension scheme administrated by Aviva – where we will contribute 8% of your annual salary if you contribute just 3% to your pension. All employees are entitled to Life and income protection insurance.  

Holiday and Bookable Leave - 22 days annual leave per annum, plus 3 complementary days to be used for our Christmas shutdown (usually between Christmas & New Year, plus UK statutory Bank Holidays. We also offer a day off for your birthday so you can celebrate in style, to be used in the month of your birthday. We also offer every UK based employee up to 5 paid volunteering days per year with a cause of your choice.    

We also offer the chance to buy an additional 5 days holiday per year through our salary sacrifice scheme and you can spread the cost over 3-8months!    

Growth and development – extensive training opportunities for career progression across Renaissance Learning with great leaders looking to grow your career and allow you to flourish.       

Shopping & Working for Renaissance Perks - you’ll get instant access to a benefits and discount platform with 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions, restaurants, and more through our portal provided by Reward Gateway. You will also be able to collect Renaissance Rewards via our employee recognition Platform, these points can be used to purchase items including vouchers on Renaissance Rewards platform. You will also get access to Smart tech where you can get your electrical household and personal items at the best price and spread the cost through your salary, interest free, up to £5000.     

Wellbeing & Health – We have a generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay policy, employee assistance programme available 24/7 offering confidential support from counselling to legal and financial advice, including Family Support Services.

We offer access to mental health first-aiders based at all our UK sites, and remotely. We offer access to company paid BUPA PMI and BUPA cash plan optional schemes for you. 

It doesn’t stop there you will also be able to protect yourself with free access to annual flu vaccinations, and the Company will also contribute towards eye tests and those on trend specs if you need them.  

We have an ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and have taken strides to become a more welcoming and inclusive workplace, including the introduction of our DEI Matters Network which is owned and driven by our staff. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, as we believe and strive for community representation within our organisation. 

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please contact us and we will talk this through with you. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines. Please note that we can only consider applicants who already hold a full work permit. 

This role is subject to DBS and background checks.