Job Overview
At The National College, part of National Education Group, we empower your workforce to transform children’s lives. Our all‑in‑one platform helps schools, trusts and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload — all through intuitive, powerful software.
If educators need it, we build it.
We’ve created a unique platform combining the world’s largest CPD and policy library with custom‑built tools — developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and over 1,000 education experts.
The Role
As an Education Consultant, you will drive new and cross‑sell revenue within your pipeline and territory by engaging key decision‑makers and understanding their needs. You will generate leads, build strong relationships, and consistently achieve sales targets.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Meet and exceed sales targets and key performance indicators by promoting TNC (The National College), CM (Compliance Management), and PD (People Development)
- Conduct high‑volume outreach, including daily calls and prospecting via LinkedIn and other tools, to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals
- Develop in‑depth knowledge of the market, products, and competitor landscape
- Manage sales opportunities effectively while adhering to established sales processes
- Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve or exceed targets
- Deliver engaging platform demonstrations to showcase product features
- Provide accurate revenue forecasts and maintain visibility of opportunities
- Maintain detailed and up‑to‑date records in the CRM system (e.g., HubSpot)
- Use social media and attend events to support marketing efforts, enhance brand visibility, and generate leads
- Collaborate with internal teams to achieve wider business objectives
- Execute sales strategies to maximise cross‑selling opportunities across the product portfolio
What You’ll Bring
- Proven success in outbound and inbound sales roles, with a track record of exceeding targets in the Education or SaaS sectors
- Proactive, results‑driven mindset with a strong focus on achieving goals
- Resilience and tenacity when facing challenges
- Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a diverse range of customers
- Solid understanding of market dynamics, competitor activity, and customer needs
- Demonstrated ability to close sales effectively and secure customer commitment
- Experience managing the full sales cycle, including email outreach, lead generation, and qualification using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator or HubSpot
Skills and Competencies
- High attention to detail with strong time management and organisational skills
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to customer satisfaction and business success
Qualifications
- A relevant educational background in Business, Sales, Education, or a related field is advantageous
Job Benefits
At The National College, we’re passionate about helping organisations grow and thrive through knowledge and connection. You’ll be part of a business that values its people, supports continuous development, and celebrates success.
You’ll also be able to benefit from:
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- 24/7 online GP access
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Charity day
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 30 days with service
- Professional study support
- Plus more
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