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Zen EducateSales Development Representative
Zen Educate is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join its commercial group in London. This full-time position serves as the primary contact for school leaders,…
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Zen Educate is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join its commercial group in London. This full-time position serves as the primary contact for school leaders, introducing them to an alternative platform designed to streamline educator hiring. The company operates a technology-driven marketplace intended to reduce supply staffing expenses for schools across the United Kingdom and the United States. Day-to-day duties involve contacting educational institutions via telephone, electronic mail, and…
Job Description
Zen Educate is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join its commercial group in London. This full-time position serves as the primary contact for school leaders, introducing them to an alternative platform designed to streamline educator hiring. The company operates a technology-driven marketplace intended to reduce supply staffing expenses for schools across the United Kingdom and the United States.
Day-to-day duties involve contacting educational institutions via telephone, electronic mail, and professional networks to discuss platform offerings, qualify needs, and arrange appointments for account executives. Team members also assist educators in discovering new employment opportunities and collaborate closely with colleagues to build outreach pipelines. Candidates should expect to work five days per week in the Oval office during term time, with remote working options and reduced hours available throughout school holidays.
This opportunity is suited for individuals who enjoy verbal communication, welcome goal-oriented targets, and prefer a collaborative, office-based environment. Zen Educate provides professional training and development paths intended to serve as a launchpad into technology and software sales.
Responsibilities
- Contact prospective schools through telephone calls, emails, and professional networks to serve as the initial point of contact
- Ask targeted questions to understand institutional requirements and present the platform value proposition
- Schedule meetings for account managers and account executives
- Monitor outreach and sales pipelines utilizing the internal Zen platform
- Assist educators in identifying placement opportunities and building professional profiles
- Coordinate daily with the new business team to advance sales progression
- Test new communication strategies to improve engagement outcomes
Requirements
- Comfort initiating telephone conversations with new people
- Willingness to work five days a week in the Oval office during school term times
- Target-driven and open to receiving feedback
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary supplemented by uncapped commission
- Company equity
- At least twenty-five days of annual holiday leave
- Electric car purchase scheme
- Cycle-to-work program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to life coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The role is based in the London office located in Oval. Staff are expected to work in the office five days a week during school term time.
Are there remote working options available?
Yes, remote working options and reduced hours are available during school holidays.
What is the compensation structure?
The position includes a competitive base salary paired with uncapped commission, alongside company equity.
What does the hiring process involve?
The recruitment process consists of an introductory call with a people team member, followed by an in-person assessment center at the Oval office featuring group interviews and cold calling role plays.
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