Sales Executive at Skolon

Skolon is a fast-growing Scandinavian EdTech company in the midst of an exciting international development journey. At Skolon, you can join and make a real difference by creating a more enjoyable and successful school for hundreds of thousands of students and teachers. With +750 000 unique users, we have proven our value, and many schools across the Nordics and the UK use our solutions daily.

We're on the lookout for a Sales Executive who shares our passion for supporting students and teachers. If you're someone who thrives on breaking new ground and assuming a central role, stick around, and we'll fill you in on the details!

We believe in empowering and treating our team

We offer the best of two worlds - stability and innovation!

The stability of a publicly listed company with a proven concept and a strong market position in the Nordics, combined with an innovative, growing and amazing team (40 and counting!) that looks after each other and knows how to have fun.

• You are welcome to work in a hybrid setup from our office in Southampton.
• Competitive compensation (£40 000 - £65 000 annually) + OTE
• Generous vacation package, including paid Public Holidays
• Pension Contributions (Automatic enrolment in the NEST scheme)
• Fun and engaging team events
  
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a wide range of opportunities in a modern work environment.
• The chance to shape how we engage with our future users in the best possible way 🤝

More about the role

As a Sales Executive, you'll join our UK team, which consists of a Business Development Manager and a Marketing Specialist. You'll also be part of our international business team, with colleagues both in Sweden and Norway. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Driving growth in the UK education sector and expanding our market presence through sales and business development, from prospecting to closing deals. You will report directly to our International Business Director.

• Engaging with key decision-makers, such as IT managers and CEOs at Multi Academy Trusts (MATs). Although much of our work is digital, some travel to customers will be required.

• Attending trade shows, user groups, and key conferences to network and further develop opportunities.

We believe experience comes in different forms

Ideally, we’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in sales with a focus on business development, ideally selling EdTech, SaaS solutions, or similar products.

• Established relationships with key decision-makers in the UK education sector.
  
  If not, and you feel you have the skills and hunger to be successful in this role - then we want to hear from you!

You probably see yourself as a structured self-starter who takes initiative and gets things done. You have a curious mind and thrive on challenges and opportunities!

As part of driving growth for Skolon in the UK, you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and tackle any challenge that comes your way, big or small 💪

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then you know what to do! We look forward to receiving your application. Also, check out our Job site, where you can get to know some of your future colleagues and learn more about our culture and values.