Sales Team Lead (US Market)

MyEdSpace is an education technology platform that connects the best teachers on the planet with the students who need them the most - wherever they are, whatever their means. Backed by $15m in Series A funding from some of the leading investors in the space, we're ready to scale - and we want you to help us build and scale MyEdSpace as part of a collaborative and ambitious team. We're on a mission to make a world-class education accessible to all. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of geography or socioeconomic background, to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. If you’re motivated by solving meaningful problems and creating real impact through your work on a societal level and make a real impact on the world - we’d love to hear from you! About the role The Sales Team Leader is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of 8–10 Sales Specialists to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets - focusing specifically on our US market. This role serves as the team's subject matter expert and works closely with the Senior Team Leader and Head of Sales to maximize team performance, maintain operational excellence, and foster a high-performance culture. This is a hands-on leadership role. In addition to coaching the team, you are expected to maintain your own sales performance, lead by example, and continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and results. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Coaching Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 8–10 Sales Specialists. Drive the team to consistently achieve or exceed monthly sales targets. Meet individual sales targets while leading the team. Monitor and improve team performance across: Revenue Conversion Rate Attendance Productivity Quality standards Conduct daily huddles and performance check-ins. Listen to 1–2 sales calls per representative each week (or as required) to identify coaching opportunities. Deliver regular one-on-one coaching sessions, including call reviews and action plans. Ensure daily routines, KPIs, and best practices are consistently followed. Onboard, train, and mentor new Sales Specialists. Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. Recruitment & Talent Development Assist the Head of Sales in conducting final interviews for Sales Specialist candidates. Identify future leaders within the team and support their professional development. Operations & Administration Maintain excellent CRM hygiene, ensuring proper lead management, SLA compliance, and accurate pipeline management. Monitor the number of active leads and ensure efficient lead distribution. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports. Work cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Marketing, and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes. Identify workflow improvements that increase team efficiency and conversion. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of B2C sales experience , preferably in outbound telemarketing or high-volume sales. Minimum 3 years of experience leading a sales team . Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets. Experience managing teams selling to US customers is highly preferred. Comfortable working US business hours. Strong coaching, communication, and people management skills. Highly organized, process-oriented, and data-driven. Demonstrates initiative and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. Comfortable using CRM systems and sales reporting tools. Able to lead by example with strong personal sales capability. What We Offer Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience) Performance-based team commission 100% remote work setup Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion Work alongside a high-performing international sales team Be part of a rapidly growing education technology company making a meaningful impact on students worldwide ✨ Our values PUT INTEGRITY FIRST Honesty matters. Tell the truth, and be straight-up. Be transparent and do the right thing. This builds respect and reliability for our students, families and team members. KNOW YOUR COORDINATES Understand where you are and where you want to get to. Know your strengths and acknowledge your gaps. Think from first principles. Question things, and never pretend to know what you don't. RAISE THE BAR Own it and get it done. Do better. Iterate quickly and seek feedback. Deliver real value. Be excellent and lift others up. Share learnings and help your teammates improve. LOVE TO BE WRONG Push boundaries. Be outside your comfort zone. Naturally you'll get some things wrong and that's okay. Embrace feedback. Learn from it and get closer to excellence. WIN TOGETHER To achieve our mission, we have to work together. We all have a role to play, so help each other get there. We’re stronger as a team so inspire, support and respect each other. 🙋 Why you’ll love working here We’re a team on a mission to transform education for the better. Joining MES means you’ll be part of something ambitious, fast-moving, and full of purpose. Here’s what you can expect: The chance to make a real impact: your work directly shapes the future of education. A fast-paced and high-growth environment where ideas move quickly and careers accelerate. A collaborative, supportive culture: we’re head quartered in the UK, but we’re a global team with colleagues in 15+ countries, bringing a rich mix of perspectives and energy. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and help us build a better product for students around the world.