THE PIE The Hub of International Education
SALES EXECUTIVE ENTRY LEVEL
Are you ready to kick off your sales career in global education And do you get excited by the idea of opening doors for the worlds leading international education names Then youre the one were looking for.
This is an entry level position at The PIE. If you are new to the commercial world want to kickstart your career and are curious about what it takes to succeed in a global media business this is a great place to start. You will learn from the ground up how the international education industry works the organisations shaping it the trends driving it and the commercial decisions behind it. You will get exposure to a fast-moving global media business and the foundational sales processes that make it grow.
This role offers a unique chance to experience international education from the inside. You will work across borders engage with different cultures and markets and quickly develop an understanding of how to build commercial partnerships on a global scale.
Role: Sales Executive (Entry Level)
Location: Ideally London UK based - strong candidates from anywhere in the world considered
Salary: Competitive base uncapped commission
WHO YOU ARE
Were not looking for years of experience were looking for the right person. Smart curious and driven.
- Sales-driven: You love the process the pitch the objection the close. It energises you.
- A people person: You build rapport fast and people remember talking to you.
- Target-obsessed: Meeting a target is fine. Exceeding it is the goal. You know the difference.
- Operationally sharp: Organised detail-oriented and always a step ahead without needing to be asked.
- Resourceful: When something doesnt have a clear answer you find one rather than waiting to be told.
- Persistent: You dont give up. You find a way every time.
- Self-motivated: You own your results work independently and dont need to be chased.
- A team player: Your wins lift everyone. You share you learn you celebrate together.
- Comfortable under pressure: Fast pace shifting priorities high expectations you thrive in it.
- A traveller at heart: International travel is a perk of this role and youll embrace every opportunity it brings.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Youll be the engine behind new business development building a pipeline and helping The PIE grow its global partner base.
- Research and qualify prospective clients across the international education market
- Make outbound calls and build a fast-moving pipeline youre proud of
- Consult dont just sell understand client goals and match them to the right PIE product
- Spot market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Deliver sharp presentations and proposals to decision-makers
- Manage and grow relationships with existing clients
- Keep your CRM accurate and your admin tight data is everyones friend
- Attend global events and conferences to build your network in international education
PLAY YOUR PART IN SOMETHING BIGGER
The PIE is the global hub for international education a media events and recruitment business bringing together professionals across the worlds education sector. We cover industry news run major conferences and awards and help organisations find the talent they need.
We welcome candidates from anywhere in the world and are committed to building a diverse inclusive team that reflects our global sector.
Click Apply to submit your application via our jobs board including:
- Your CV
- A cover letter: tell us why international education why The PIE and why now
- A short video (2 minutes max): introduce yourself tell us why we should consider you and try to answer these questions too. Please paste a shareable link to your video (YouTube unlisted Vimeo Google Drive OneDrive or Dropbox):
Q1: What is it about international education that interests you and why does that matter for this role
Q2: Tell us about a time you didnt give up when most people would have. What drove you
Q3: Name an organisation or brand in international education you think is doing something interesting. Why does it stand out to you
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Dont wait.
Successful applicants will be contacted directly.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1