A well-established, internationally recognised organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive/Sales Team Lead to support the Sales Manager and help drive international growth across key overseas markets. You will support senior sales leadership while directly managing regional accounts, particularly across East Asia. The position combines strategic input, operational sales management and hands-on account development.

Job Title: Senior Sales Executive/Sales Team Lead

Location: Hybrid - (commutable to London & Brighton)
Salary: c. 30,000 - 32,500 + Bonuses
Contract: 12-month FTC
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30
Start: ASAP

This is a commercially focused, leadership-oriented role combining account management, strategic sales planning and team oversight. The successful candidate will deputise for the Sales Manager when required and play a key role in maintaining and expanding a global partner network.

The role offers hybrid working with frequent UK and international travel (up to 12 weeks per year).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the Sales Manager in key account management and team leadership
• Deputise during absences and assist with performance management and appraisals
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to annual sales plans and budgets
• Lead strategic projects, including reactivating dormant agents and expanding the partner network
• Support underperforming markets and contribute to new product development
• Manage regional overseas partner accounts (East Asia focus)
• Negotiate commercial agreements, targets and incentive structures
• Develop joint promotional initiatives with partners
• Create regional sales plans and deliver monthly market analysis reports
• Prepare group quotations and maximise conversion rates
• Plan and undertake overseas travel (up to 12 weeks annually)
• Attend trade fairs, promotional trips and partner meetings
• Deliver in-person and online sales presentations
• Participate in familiarisation trips in a senior capacity

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years’ proven sales experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience within the EFL / international education sector
• Demonstrable sales track record
• Strong organisational and presentation skills
• International mindset with willingness to travel extensively
• Fluency in Japanese or Mandarin (advantageous)
• Confident using CRM systems, sales automation and AI tools

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