Sales development representative

The opportunity

Zen Educate is an online platform that has saved UK schools over £1M to date in supply teaching and recruitment costs.

Using our platform, schools have access to hundreds of profiles of fully vetted teachers and support staff, who they can book at a click of a button or arrange interviews with. Think Uber for supply teachers.

We are well-funded by high-profile investors, have had significant early traction, and are led by start-up veterans behind two of London's most prominent tech companies.

Your chance to make a difference

This is your chance to join a high growth tech startup on the ground floor. As an early employee you will play a significant role in the development of the company and have the opportunity for rapid career progression and learning.

The role

Who we are looking for

Top performer that wants to be part of a high-performing, motivated team
Proven track record of hitting sales targets
Confident in developing outbound pipeline and handling objections
Growth mindset — dedicated to growing your skills as a professional
Passion for companies that have a positive social impact and the education sector
Strong bias to action

What you'll be doing

Generate introductions to new schools that would benefit from Zen Educate’s offering
Lead school leaders through successful on-boarding process using a consultative approach
Support school marketing efforts
Work collaboratively with the sales, operations and the technology team to continuously improve efficiency in delivering value to schools.
Get your hands dirty. Like any true start-up, no two weeks will be the same and a general interest in ‘mucking in’ and just getting the job done is crucial

Experience & Qualifications Required

University degree
Strong interest in sales
Interest in UK state education sector

What's in it for you?

Work that you want to talk about
Competitive salary
Ownership in the company
25 days of holiday
Central London office with perks like fresh fruit, yoga classes, bike parking, showers and an on-site gym and café
Fun-loving, tight-knit team solving a problem that makes a difference

How to apply

We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch to tell you all about the role and find out more about you. We will only be able to respond to successful applications due to the high volume we receive at Zen.

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