Sales Executive - Global Events & Media

THE PIE · The Hub of International Education

SALES EXECUTIVE · ENTRY LEVEL 

Are you ready to kick off your sales career in global education? And do you get excited by the idea of opening doors for the world's leading international education names? Then you're the one we're looking for.

This is an entry level position at The PIE. If you are new to the commercial world, want to kickstart your career, and are curious about what it takes to succeed in a global media business, this is a great place to start. You will learn from the ground up how the international education industry works, the organisations shaping it, the trends driving it, and the commercial decisions behind it. You will get exposure to a fast-moving global media business and the foundational sales processes that make it grow.

This role offers a unique chance to experience international education from the inside. You will work across borders, engage with different cultures and markets, and quickly develop an understanding of how to build commercial partnerships on a global scale.

Role: Sales Executive (Entry Level)
Location: Ideally London, UK based - strong candidates from anywhere in the world considered
Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission 

WHO YOU ARE

We're not looking for years of experience, we're looking for the right person. Smart, curious, and driven.

• Sales-driven: You love the process, the pitch, the objection, the close. It energises you.


• A people person: You build rapport fast and people remember talking to you.


• Target-obsessed: Meeting a target is fine. Exceeding it is the goal. You know the difference.


• Operationally sharp: Organised, detail-oriented, and always a step ahead without needing to be asked.


• Resourceful: When something doesn't have a clear answer, you find one rather than waiting to be told.


• Persistent: You don't give up. You find a way, every time.


• Self-motivated: You own your results, work independently, and don't need to be chased.


• A team player: Your wins lift everyone. You share, you learn, you celebrate together.


• Comfortable under pressure: Fast pace, shifting priorities, high expectations, you thrive in it.


• A traveller at heart: International travel is a perk of this role and you'll embrace every opportunity it brings.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

You'll be the engine behind new business development, building a pipeline and helping The PIE grow its global partner base.

• Research and qualify prospective clients across the international education market


• Make outbound calls and build a fast-moving pipeline you're proud of


• Consult, don't just sell, understand client goals and match them to the right PIE product


• Spot market trends and identify growth opportunities


• Deliver sharp presentations and proposals to decision-makers


• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients


• Keep your CRM accurate and your admin tight, data is everyone's friend


• Attend global events and conferences to build your network in international education

PLAY YOUR PART IN SOMETHING BIGGER

The PIE is the global hub for international education, a media, events and recruitment business bringing together professionals across the world's education sector. We cover industry news, run major conferences and awards, and help organisations find the talent they need.

We welcome candidates from anywhere in the world and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects our global sector.

Click Apply to submit your application via our jobs board, including:

• Your CV


• A cover letter: tell us why international education, why The PIE, and why now


• A short video (2 minutes max): introduce yourself, tell us why we should consider you, and try to answer these questions too. Please paste a shareable link to your video (YouTube unlisted, Vimeo, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox):

Q1: What is it about international education that interests you, and why does that matter for this role?

Q2: Tell us about a time you didn't give up when most people would have. What drove you?

Q3: Name an organisation or brand in international education you think is doing something interesting. Why does it stand out to you?

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Don't wait.

Successful applicants will be contacted directly.