Field Sales Manager – Education Sector Join one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies and help us transform how schools and organisations operate!

At IRIS Software Group , we don’t just sell software—we deliver confidence, simplicity, and success . ✨

4 million parents stay connected to their children’s education through our solutions We power payroll for 18% of the UK workforce 50,000+ SMEs trust us with cloud bookkeeping 21,000 firms rely on us to stay compliant ✅ And we’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work , and recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women

What You’ll Be Doing As our Field Sales Manager , you’ll be the driving force behind our education sales strategy. You’ll: Lead, coach, and inspire a team of high-performing sales reps to smash targets Build strong, lasting partnerships with schools and education leaders Create and execute strategic sales plans to expand our reach and revenue Keep the pipeline healthy with strong CRM practices Train, recruit, and mentor sales professionals to raise the bar Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring industry trends and competitors Collaborate with product teams to shape tailored solutions that make a difference

What We’re Looking For Proven sales management experience in the education sector SaaS/software background with knowledge of sales methodologies (Sandler, Challenger, SPIN, Value Selling, etc.) Track record of hitting and exceeding targets Exceptional communicator and relationship builder A true coach and mentor who gets the best out of their team Commercially sharp, detail-driven, and comfortable at executive level

Key Traits Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments ⚡ Agile, adaptable, and always seeking improvements Strong leader and team player who lifts others up Sharp business acumen with clear, confident communication

Why Join IRIS?

At IRIS, your impact matters . From day one you’ll have:

✨ A full induction + continuous development opportunities ✨ People-first leadership & a supportive culture ✨ A role where you can grow, thrive, and truly make a difference Ready to lead the charge and transform the future of education software? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary at IRIS Software Group!