Educational Sales Consultant, Inside Sales, UK Accounts

IXL Learning, a US-based global edtech leader, is looking for an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our UK Inside Sales team in London, England. IXL is a personalized learning platform used by 17 million students and 1 million teachers worldwide.

Our ideal candidate is goal-oriented and tenacious with a natural sales instinct. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. In this role, you will support our UK field sales team in expanding our regional presence and supporting our rapidly growing customer base.

This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our London, England, office on Old Street.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Lead follow up for transactional sales and data input for processing

Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound sales leads to communicate IXL's value proposition to new users and to identify their requirements for the sales team

Ensure the timely processing of leads and assist with and support sales campaigns

Identify growth opportunities for the sales teams to ensure goal attainment

Conduct web application product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree

At least 1 year of experience in customer service, inside sales or education, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry

A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed

Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively

Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills

Understanding of web applications

Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus

Salesforce.com experience is a plus

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com

Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages

Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects

Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.