Junior School Solutions Advisor (Kickstart Scheme) (Remote)

Summary

EdUnity is looking for a competitive and driven talent to join EdUnity’s ‘Business and Marketing Kickstart Program’. The successful candidate will learn about the processes of business development and sales, as well as marketing in a technologically focused SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) startup. The candidate will also benefit from mentorship and ongoing support to improve long-term employability and skills.

As a ‘School Solutions Advisor,’ the successful candidate will work with the team at EdUnity to identify and acquire new clients in the Schools-market and education sector. The successful candidate will work with the team, to identify problem-points for a school, and to propose and deliver technological solutions that improve school productivity, efficiency and meet objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that a minimum of 5 New Business appointments are set weekly
• Open a minimum of 6 new accounts quarterly
• Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Establish a rapport and build a good relationship with all customers
• Demonstrate software effectively, using industry knowledge and experience
• Maintain company database ensuring each meeting and follow up is logged accordingly
• Maintain contact data on a regular basis ensuring all the details are current, relevant and accurate
• Maintain a working pipeline and update daily
• To liaise with other members of the team in order to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to the client(s)
• To communicate information to the team, keeping all members updated on sales presentations, feedback and next steps.
• To be a team player
• To actively participate in all relevant Company meetings including team meetings, performance appraisal, quarterly reviews and sales meetings including exhibitions and events.
• Comply with all Company policy and procedures.
• To report to the CEO

Requirements:

• Ability to build relationships with new clients
• To understand the sales cycle and be able to identify sales opportunities
• Communicate clearly and professionally with key decision-makers
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills and capacity to work intuitively within a team
• Ability to work well with colleagues, clients, partners and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and to undertake supervisory responsibilities as needed 
• A good grasp of technology including the ability to develop an understanding of the company’s technological solutions
• Be able to present clearly and confidently in front of large groups understanding the needs of each customer and tailoring your presentation accordingly
• To be presentable in business attire during work events and engagements
• Ability to learn software products quickly and understand features and benefits

Remuneration

The program will pay £6.45 GBP per hour with twenty-five (25) hours a week for a six (6) month placement. This works out at £161.25 GBP a week (£640.00 GBP a month) or £3,870.00 GBP across the program. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible for a commission on new accounts opened. An un-capped commission of 20.00% on new accounts will apply and will allow you to further your income. On-target earnings for this program are £5,670.00 GBP or £945 a month.