Title: Senior Direct Sales Executive

Location: Oxford (Hybrid, but requirement for regular office presence)

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Direct Sales Executive to join our Sales and Admissions team in Oxford. This is a pivotal role for a consultative sales professional with a proven track record of consistently exceeding targets. 

About the role

Start date: ASAP

Department: Sales and Admissions 

Reports to: Head of Sales and Admissions

Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 38.75 hours per week 

Salary: £32,000 p/a pro rata

Your primary focus will be driving student enrollments for our prestigious UK summer programmes, working autonomously within our Oxford office to manage the full sales cycle and deliver exceptional customer experiences while contributing to the team’s success.

About you

You’re an enthusiastic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You’re personable, with a strong team mentality and work ethic.

You’re able to adjust your priorities in response to new information, proactively problem-solving and delegating or escalating as needed.

You take the initiative, making key decisions and ensuring they’re actioned.

You’re highly organised, with strong task management skills and great attention to detail.

You’re able to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders both in person and remotely.

Essential:

Demonstrated record of exceeding sales targets and delivering outperformance in a direct sales role, ideally within education or a premium service industry.

Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and align solutions effectively.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive yet empathetic approach to sales.

Tenacious, self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running.

Experience managing a high-value sales pipeline and driving conversions in a competitive market.

Proficiency in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management and reporting.

Desirable

Experience in selling premium educational programmes or working in international student recruitment.

Familiarity with the UK and international education systems, particularly summer or residential programmes.

Multiple languages desirable

What is in it for you:  

Training and professional development

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible and hybrid working within the operational needs of the role

Excellent team culture

Application Details

Deadline: Date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis before this end date, early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive enough applicants.

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