Academic Advisor - Sales

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Academic Advisor - Sales

People2people are working with a fast-growing, mission-driven education technology company with the belief that personalised education can transform students into the global leaders of tomorrow.
Essential information for the role
  • Fluency in English and French (German would also be ideal)
  • Knowledge of top European schools, particularly in Switzerland and France
  • Compensation: £35,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE: £90,000–£135,000 per year)
This is a full-time, remote/hybrid sales role. Candidates must be based in Western Europe or the UK, have the right to work in Europe, and be willing and able to travel across Europe and the UK.

The ideal candidate is dynamic, customer-focused, highly motivated, and passionate about education, with a strong consultative sales mindset.

You will be both the face of the company in your region and a key driver of local growth, leading consultations, expanding our client base, representing the company at schools and events, and building strategic partnerships. You will be responsible for direct sales execution as well as long-term market development.

Key Responsibilities
Sales & Client Consultations
  • Conduct 1:1 consultations with prospective clients, offering tailored education solutions
  • Own your personal sales pipeline and meet or exceed enrolment targets
  • Work closely with marketing and sales development teams to convert leads into high-quality client engagements
  • Build long-term relationships that generate referrals and repeat business
  • Act as a subject-matter expert on the company’s services, adapting messaging for different audiences
Market & Business Development
  • Represent the company at school visits, partner meetings, events, and education fairs
  • Identify and develop partnerships with local and international schools and education providers
  • Explore new growth opportunities across the region
  • Track, analyse, and report market feedback and trends to regional leadership
Leadership & Strategic Input
  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure consistent brand positioning and best-practice sharing
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of junior sales team members
  • Act as a brand ambassador, championing the company’s mission and values
  • Contribute to regional growth strategy by identifying opportunities, setting priorities, and aligning local initiatives with global goals
What Success Looks Likee
  • Meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets and student enrolments
  • Growing the company’s presence and reputation across Western Europe
  • Contributing to long-term regional growth
  • Demonstrating ownership, initiative, and a student-first mindset
  You May Be a Great Fit If You Have:
  • A strong and proven sales track record
  • A genuine interest in working with families and students
  • A confident, consultative communication style
  • Strong organisation, goal orientation, and results focus
  • Experience presenting to families, educators, and senior stakeholders
  • Fluency in English and French (German would also be ideal)
  • Knowledge of top European schools, particularly in Switzerland and France
  • Experience with elite university admissions, especially US and UK systems (preferred)
  • Willingness to travel across Western Europe
  Why Join Us?
  • Flexible working environment
  • Strong internal mobility and career progression
  • Annual personal training budget
  • Access to in-house wellbeing and mental health support
  • Regular learning workshops and leadership talks
  • A feedback-driven, high-performance culture
  • A truly global organisation with operations across multiple international markets


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Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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Date published

15-Jan-2026

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Hannah Slee

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