Sales Executive (Education Sector)

About The Role

At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to transform the way children experience music education. Through high-energy, band-based sessions in primary schools across the UK, we give thousands of children each week the chance to play, perform, and feel part of something bigger. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of passionate musicians and educators don’t just teach, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and create unforgettable moments for every child they work with.

If you’re looking for a role where your love of music meets real purpose, where no two days are the same, and where you can make a lasting impact while doing what you love, iRock could be the perfect stage for you.

Salary: £24,000–£28,000 per year + uncapped commission (OTE £34,000)

Bonus: Annual Bonus linked to both Company and Individual Performance

Holiday: 27 days, plus bank holidays

Contract: Monday-Friday, Full-time (35 hours per Week), permanent

Location: Office located in Farnborough, Hampshire-Hybrid working- Four days office, one day working from home per week.

Start Date: As soon as possible

iRock is Growing – Be Part of Something Big!

Are you a driven Sales Executive or Telesales Specialist ? Experience selling into the education sector a plus but not essential , full training will be provided. Do you thrive in an outbound sales environment where your energy, enthusiasm, and results make a real impact? Are you adept at building strong client relationships to maximise results?

At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to change children’s lives through music – and we’re looking for experienced telesales professionals to help us bring the iRock experience to even more schools across the UK.

We’re scaling up our dedicated education sales team, offering a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your ideas are valued, your performance is recognised, and your success is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively call and engage schools across the UK to share how iRock transforms children’s confidence and wellbeing through music.
• Drive outbound activity, generate high quality leads and book school assembly appointments.
• Liaise with headteachers, school business managers, and other key education decision-makers.
• Have the drive, determination and resilience to exceed KPIs and targets.
• Represent iRock at key education events and conferences, growing our network and visibility.
• Maintain accurate CRM records to manage your activity and track your success.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven outbound sales experience is desirable , ideally within the education sector or B2B environment.
• Confidence making high volumes of outbound calls and achieving KPIs.
• Drive, determination and resilience.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills, you can turn conversations into opportunities.
• A target-driven, results-focused mindset with a positive, friendly and energetic attitude.
• Passion for music and education, because that’s what drives everything we do at iRock!

Perks & Benefits

• A full-time, permanent role based in our Farnborough office
• 27 days annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Health and wellbeing package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Regular team socials, including our annual company conference
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.

Proud Winners of the 2024 Education Business Award – Educational Resource (Primary)

Founded in 2016 by father-and-son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music was built on a simple belief: music has the power to unlock confidence, creativity, and potential in every child. What began in a garden shed has grown into an award-winning organisation, recognised for bringing exciting rock and pop band experiences to thousands of children in hundreds of primary schools across the UK.

At iRock, we do more than teach music, we create experiences that leave a lasting impact. Every week, tens of thousands of children take part in our energetic band sessions, developing teamwork, resilience, and self-belief alongside their musical skills.

Our culture is at the heart of everything we do: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. We value ownership, innovation, and doing things properly, and we’re proud to be an award-winning team that inspires both the children we teach and the people who work with us.

As part of our Office Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission. Helping to create the systems, processes, and experiences that enable our Band Coaches and schools to deliver exceptional opportunities for children across the UK. Your work behind the scenes will have a direct impact on the moments that inspire confidence, creativity, and lasting memories for the children we reach every week.