Hybrid Sales Executive

at Skolon UK - digital learning for everyone

• Job title: Sales Executive
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dusseldorf, Germany

About the role

• Sales Executive responsible for growing the German education market through stakeholder relationships. Driving sales cycle while representing Skolon at educational events and developing strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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