Jolly Learning is a world-leading publisher of synthetic phonics and literacy resources, best known for the Jolly Phonics programme used in classrooms around the world. We are looking for a motivated Sales Executive to help us grow our impact with schools, distributors, and educational partners.
What you’ll do
You will play a key role in driving sales growth and deepening relationships with our customers. Your responsibilities will include:
* Build and grow relationships with schools, educators, distributors, and resellers via phone, email, video calls, and in-person meetings.
* Respond to enquiries from schools and distributors, providing clear advice and recommending the right Jolly Learning products.
* Deliver engaging product demos (online and occasionally in person), showcasing how Jolly Phonics and related resources support teaching and learning.
* Create accurate quotations and proposals, ensuring pricing, discounts, and terms are correct and clearly presented.
* Manage your sales pipeline in the CRM, keeping opportunities, contacts, and activities up to date and producing regular reports.
* Maintain and manage product information and data feeds (e.g. pricing, ISBNs, metadata) across key systems and platforms.
* Support key campaigns and promotions, working closely with the marketing team to follow up leads and convert interest into sales.
* Attend events, conferences, and training days (UK and occasionally overseas) to represent Jolly Learning and build new relationships.
* Collaborate with internal teams (customer service, marketing, operations, and finance) to ensure smooth ordering, fulfilment, and after-sales support.
About you
You don’t need to know everything about phonics from day one - but you do need to be proactive, organised, and comfortable talking to schools & distributors. We’re looking for someone who has:
* Experience in sales or account management, ideally in education, publishing, EdTech, or a related sector.
* Strong communication skills – confident on the phone, in video calls, and in written communication.
* Relationship-building ability – you enjoy getting to know customers, understanding their needs, and building trust over time.
* Self-motivation and ownership – you’re organised, can manage your own workload, and follow through without constant supervision.
* Confidence presenting to individuals and small groups (e.g. school leaders, teachers, distributors).
* Good numeracy and attention to detail, especially when preparing quotes, pricing, and reports.
* Comfort working with digital tools – CRM systems, Excel/Sheets, online meeting platforms, and cloud-based document sharing.
Desirable (nice to have):
* Experience in education sales, ELT, or school resources.
* Experience using Stison or similar publishing/sales management systems.
* An interest in literacy, early years, or primary education.
Career pathway
This role is a great stepping stone for someone looking to build a long-term career in education sales. As you grow in the role, there will be opportunities to:
* Take ownership of larger or strategic accounts.
* Progress to Key Account Manager, managing global accounts and helping to lead strategic growth in key regions.
* Contribute to the development of new products, campaigns, and international initiatives.
Why Jolly Learning?
* 💷 Competitive salary: £29,000–£32,000 depending on experience
* 🏡 Hybrid working: 2 days in our Buckhurst Hill office (Wed–Thu), with flexibility for home working on other days
* 🌍 Meaningful work: Help improve children’s literacy outcomes worldwide
* 👥 Supportive, mission-driven team: Work closely with colleagues who care about education and impact
* 📚 Product & role training: Full induction into our programmes, systems, and sales processes
* 🚀 Room to grow: Clear pathways into more senior sales and account management roles
How to apply
Please submit:
* Your CV
* A brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role and how your experience fits.
📅 Closing Date: 5th January
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