Secondary Education sales consultant

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2026

Salary: £28,750 - £32,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)

Want to help shape learning in schools across the North of England? Join Hachette Learning as a sales consultant for Second Education, building relationships with teachers and school leaders while championing market-leading educational resources, digital platforms and assessment tools that support better outcomes for learners.

At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.

Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning.

Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

What you'll be doing

• Driving sales growth across Secondary Schools and Further Education colleges, promoting a market-leading portfolio of curriculum resources, digital platforms, assessment tools, and professional development services
• Building strong, long-term relationships with key education decision-makers including Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Heads of Department and MAT stakeholders
• Managing and growing a defined territory, identifying new opportunities while developing high-value accounts and partnerships
• Delivering engaging product demonstrations and training sessions, both in person and online, showcasing how solutions improve student outcomes and reduce teacher workload
• Supporting schools to implement and maximise the value of digital and assessment products, becoming a trusted adviser to your customers
• Representing the business at regional and national education events, conferences, and exhibitions
• Using CRM systems to manage your pipeline, track performance, and provide accurate sales forecasting and insights
• Collaborating with internal teams such as marketing and product to share market feedback and enhance the customer experience

Who we are looking for

• A highly motivated, relationship-driven sales professional with a passion for education and making an impact in schools
• Proven experience in sales, education, publishing, EdTech, or a related field, with strong commercial awareness
• Confident communicator and presenter, able to engage individuals and large groups both face-to-face and virtually
• Strong understanding of the Secondary and/or Further Education landscape, including curriculum and assessment needs, is desirable
• Highly organised with excellent territory planning and account management skills
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools to manage performance and customer engagement
• A proactive, self-starting approach with the drive to meet and exceed targets

Location requirements:

• Based within the North East or North West of England territory
• Ideally within a commutable distance of Liverpool, Leeds, or Newcastle, with regular travel across your region

What we offer

Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:

• 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays) (Pro rated for Term time only)
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Generous pension schemes
• Rent deposit loans
• 2 community days per year
• Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
• Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wide-ranging training library
• Development programmes (including mentoring)
• Up to 70% off book purchases
• A charity bookshelf
• An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing, Women in Techand religious networks
• Season ticket loans
• And much more!

This role is field based at home with regular local and national travel.

The role attracts a company car and is eligible for inclusion in our annual sales bonus scheme.

Our commitment

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application. We’ll make sure you’re supported throughout the process.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

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