Job Description
Sales Manager (US Market)
Full time position
Competitive salary + benefits
Office base is in Gloucester, UK
Hours may have to flex for US hours
The role is a hybrid role, however, for the right candidate remote working will be considered.
What you’ll love about this role
You’ll be joining a fast-paced, award-winning educational technology company at the forefront of digital learning innovation. As a Company, Avantis has a long-standing passion for transforming education through technology. Our pioneering solutions—such as ClassVR—are revolutionising the classroom experience. We are looking for a commercially intelligent Internal Sales Manager to lead our US Sales Team and drive growth in one of our most dynamic markets.
If you thrive on developing teams, shaping strategy, leveraging data and achieving results, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the future of education technology.
To find out more, visit www.classvr.com
What you’ll be doing
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and grow our sales operations across the US education market. You’ll take ownership of our sales strategy from lead generation, ensuring our team delivers exceptional customer value and sustainable revenue growth.
Key responsibilities include:
* Develop and execute a high-impact sales strategy for the US market.
* Lead, coach and inspire the US Sales Team to meet ambitious goals.
* Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment in marketing, product and growth strategies.
* Oversee the entire sales funnel, ensuring data integrity and accurate forecasting through CRM systems.
* Manage and optimise CRM performance, including dashboards, analytics and reporting tools, to support data-driven decision-making.
* Drive continuous improvement in sales processes, tools, and reporting.
* Build lasting relationships with key education stakeholders, driving trust and long-term success.
* Partner with marketing to optimise lead generation and conversion.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
* Proven experience leading an internal or inside sales function in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong background in B2B sales, within the education (K-12) or EdTech sector.
* Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset.
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
* Advanced proficiency in CRM systems and dashboard management, with a strong understanding of sales analytics and performance tracking.
* Experience managing teams across different time zones.
* Experience in SaaS or technology-based learning solutions.
Desirable:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Education, or a related field.
* A genuine passion for improving learning outcomes through digital innovation.
You’ll be the perfect fit if you are:
* A motivational leader who can inspire performance and growth.
* Highly organised, data-driven and detail-oriented.
* A strong communicator who builds rapport easily.
* Resilient, adaptable and energized by challenges.
* Committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Ready to lead our next phase of growth?
We’d love to hear from you.