Field Sales Manager - Education

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About the role

Field Sales Manager – Education Sector

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Join one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies and help us transform how schools and organisations operate!

At IRIS Software Group, we don’t just sell software—we deliver confidence, simplicity, and success.

4 million parents stay connected to their children’s education through our solutions
We power payroll for 18% of the UK workforce
50,000+ SMEs trust us with cloud bookkeeping
21,000 firms rely on us to stay compliant

And we’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Field Sales Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our education sales strategy. You’ll:

Lead, coach, and inspire a team of high-performing sales reps to smash targets

Build strong, lasting partnerships with schools and education leaders

Create and execute strategic sales plans to expand our reach and revenue

Keep the pipeline healthy with strong CRM practices

Train, recruit, and mentor sales professionals to raise the bar

Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring industry trends and competitors

Collaborate with product teams to shape tailored solutions that make a difference

What We’re Looking For

Proven sales management experience in the education sector
SaaS/software background with knowledge of sales methodologies (Sandler, Challenger, SPIN, Value Selling, etc.)
Track record of hitting and exceeding targets
Exceptional communicator and relationship builder
A true coach and mentor who gets the best out of their team
Commercially sharp, detail-driven, and comfortable at executive level

Key Traits