Skolon UK - digital learning for everyone

Sales Executive

Skolon UK - digital learning for everyone

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Düsseldorf • Germany

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About the role

  • You will drive the expansion of the German education market by building relationships with relevant stakeholders, including school principals, school authorities and decision-makers at the state level
  • You will manage the entire sales cycle — from lead generation through contract closing to post-sale support
  • You will establish sustainable relationships with school leadership, municipal and state representatives, and other relevant actors, primarily via digital meetings supplemented by regular on-site visits
  • You will represent Skolon at education trade fairs (e.g., didacta, Learntec), in user groups, webinars and at relevant conferences for networking and business development
  • Travel to our headquarters in Sweden as well as to customer meetings, events and trade fairs is a regular part of the role

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in business development, sales or a comparable position, preferably in a SaaS, EdTech or digital environment
  • Demonstrable experience managing the full sales process from acquisition to successful close
  • Strong understanding of the German education system and its decision-making structures (e.g., school authorities, ministries of education, schools)
  • Experience working with school leadership and public institutions is a clear advantage
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English
  • Experience in start-up or scale-up environments is highly welcome — you thrive in a flexible role that may extend beyond traditional responsibilities
  • You work in a structured, independent and proactive way, take ownership, are hands-on and enjoy working in a dynamic team
Benefits
  • Attractive fixed salary depending on experience plus a performance-based commission (OTE)
  • Employer contributions to a company pension scheme
  • Generous vacation policy including paid public holidays
  • Hybrid working model
  • Modern working environment, supportive colleagues and regular team events
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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