Partnership Executive (ITT, AP and Secondary) – MAT Cover
Overview
Do you want to join one of the fastest-growing AI scale-ups in the world?
We are looking for an outstanding Partnership Executive to focus on ITT, AP and Secondary school sales nationally, joining our rapidly growing sales team.
The Partnership Executive will be a key point of contact between CENTURY and our prospective schools; managing all stages of the sales process, including prospecting, nurturing key touchpoints, overseeing pilot implementations, and closing new business. You will learn and develop key skills with the support of a Sales Manager so you are confident in identifying business opportunities, finding possible prospects, researching and analysing sales opportunities and closing deals.
Managing and supporting successful pilots is a key component of our school acquisition strategy. The Partnership Executive will be the key contact with the pilot school, overseeing user onboarding, training and support. We strive towards ensuring all schools receive a premium experience using our technology. This will involve delivering the agreed structure of the pilot, highlighting data through usage reports and supporting the Sales Manager in closing the deal upon completion of the pilot.
Additionally, you will manage our ITT conversion process. CENTURY currently provides free fundamentals assessments to 150+ ITTs with a fantastic opportunity to upsell additional resources.
About CENTURY
At CENTURY Tech, we use AI, neuroscience and learning science to create the world’s most advanced learning technologies. Our tools personalise learning to every student and empower teachers and organisations with rich data insights. We work with leading schools, Ministries of Education, universities and companies across the world.
Founded by entrepreneur Priya Lakhani OBE in 2013, CENTURY is a close-knit team of over 80 people united by a mission to use technology to improve the world. We’re powered by a strong start-up culture and backed by long-term investors aligned with our goals.
Our team has been selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and has won the MIT Solve award, CogX Innovation Award, EdTechXGlobal Award, GESS Award, AI Award and many more. We’ve also been named Economic Innovator of the Year by the Spectator and were recognised by UNESCO through its ICT in Education Prize.
The Role
This role is responsible for driving new business from our current customer base, pipeline and cold outreach. You will be expected to work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless experience for our schools, ensuring realistic expectations are set as part of the sales process before being handed over to our Customer Success team.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
School Acquisition (Sales)
● Management and delivery of the end-to-end sales process, including (where appropriate) a pilot – onboarding, training, data reporting, relationship management and maintaining agreed pilot conversion rate
● Support of the end-to-end sales process, including CRM management, warm lead generation, event lead generation and engagement with target accounts
● Delivery of product demonstration to multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders and executives
● Attend educational conferences and events in the UK to demonstrate CENTURY to prospective customers
● Support Sales Managers in prospective school sales meetings and pitch presentations with qualified prospects
● Achieve agreed sales targets and provide regular reports to Sales Manager
● To undertake any other duties as requested by the Sales Manager in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role
School Relationship Management
● Development of deep and collaborative relationships with prospective schools for successful sales process, pilot delivery and referrals
● Inform and collaborate with Customer Success Team for school subscription launch and roll-out
● Growth of segment-specific education network and supporting Sales Managers with participation in relevant topical thought-leadership forums
● Building of company brand in partnership with schools through summits, case studies and collaborative networks
● Support Sales Managers in delivering virtual and in-person events throughout the academic year in order to raise brand awareness and generate leads
Desired skills, knowledge & experience
For the role you need to be highly tenacious, driven and possess the following:
● Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
● Wider knowledge and a personal interest in technology and education
● Be target driven and capable of hitting KPI’s and activity levels
● Experience selling EdTech is highly desirable
● Experience in building strong, collaborative customer relationships
● Able to generate quality leads and qualify sales opportunities
● Demonstrated business communication and written skills
● Exceptional organisation required for CRM management (HubSpot)
● Classroom experience is desirable but not essential
● The successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK
How to apply
To apply for this role please send a CV and 2-3 minute video explaining why you’d be a good fit for the role.
Please submit your application via the following link – SUBMISSION FORM
Please note that we will be filtering submissions during the first week of January 2026 and looking to make an appointment by the February half-term with the view to a start date in April 2026.
What we’re offering
As well as a competitive salary and uncapped commission, we also offer:
– 25 days holiday (ability to roll over 5 days) + bank holidays
– Additional day off on your birthday & we usually close between Christmas and New Year – Medicash Health Insurance
– Hybrid working with some teams working fully remote
– Ability to work in a fantastic Central London office
– Ongoing training and personal development
– Regular company social events (in person and online) CENTURY Tech is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide two references. Details of our recruitment process can be found on our website: century.tech/safer-recruitment-policy