The company

The Key is the leading provider of support for schools and academy trusts, relied upon by over half of all schools in England. Our whole school approach gives school and trust leaders one trusted source to turn to for any challenge, equipping them with highly accurate, expertly synthesised and context-rich resources, guidance and CPD.

The role

We are looking for a Sales exec to join our team. Using your consultative and engaging communication style, you will play a crucial role in driving both new and membership upgrade sales to schools, enabling stronger support for member schools and continued growth of The Key memberships.

You will support member schools by understanding their pain points and demonstrating services which address these; enabling senior School Leaders to make the best membership choice for their school and circumstances.

Key responsibilities

• Secure membership upgrades by proactively contacting members in advance of their renewal or following up on inbound enquiries and campaigns and working with decision makers to enable them to gain an understanding of the benefits that all services within The Key Memberships can offer them
• Secure new school sales by following up on inbound enquiries, campaigns and member requested free trials
• Grow membership participation by proactively contacting and engaging schools to show how a Key membership can transform their support

The ideal person

You will have:

• 1 year sales or telephone support experience
• Good communication skills;
• Confident to call and speak with senior stakeholders within schools
• A genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of our members
• Organised and diligent. Good administration skills

It would be nice if you have:

• Experience of working in a membership organisation
• Experience of working within a sales environment
• Knowledge of the education sector
• Experience of working with Salesforce CRM and /or customer support systems

If you don’t meet all of the above but have a genuine interest in joining our team please get in touch - we’d be very happy to chat.

Why work for us

We place huge importance on caring for and developing our people. If you join us, you can expect a good work-life balance and the training and support you need to succeed in your role and continue to progress.

We’re a socially conscious company, but one that also likes to have fun! We offer flexible working, a generous holiday allowance, flexible hours, buying and selling holiday, enhanced maternity pay, free breakfast, fruit, drinks, regular socials and much more.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and covering letter below. In your cover letter, please explain why you think you would be right for this role, how your experience fits, and why you would like to work at The Key.