Sales Manager

This is more than a job; it’s a mission to enhance children’s learning experiences through creativity and play

Strawbees is an innovative educational company that creates creative, hands-on building kits designed to inspire learning through play. Our products use simple, flexible connectors and straws, allowing users to construct complex structures, mechanisms, and designs.

Strawbees is driven by a clear vision: to empower the next generation of learners by providing the tools they need to excel in STEM education, fostering creativity, and sparking curiosity. Our kits are widely used in classrooms and makerspaces, encouraging experimentation and collaboration while making learning fun and interactive.

Now we are looking for our next big hire in our Sales team, focusing on growing our market share in the US. We’re looking for someone with experience, ideas and a passion for improving the lives of children and educators around the world.

Strawbees is part of the Albert Group, which includes some of the leading edtech companies in the world providing a comprehensive suite of educational tools. With a mission to make high-quality education accessible and enjoyable for all, Albert has rapidly grown to become a trusted resource for schools and families across the world.

What you will do as Sales Manager:

• Increase awareness in the market and through active prospecting fuel your pipeline with the support from our SDR.

• Identify, reach out to (over the phone and email), and book meetings with potential customers (school districts in the US)

• Showcase, inspire, and educate your prospects about the value and usability of Strawbees

• Manage the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing deals, to ensure delivery against KPIs and targets, with a strong focus on new business

• Continuously learn and develop, not only yourself but also the team and colleagues by sharing success stories, learnings, etc.

• Collaborate with colleagues cross-functional. We value your thoughts and ideas highly and truly want everyone to be part of developing the company.

• Represent Strawbees at conferences, trade shows, and other events as needed

• First and foremost; you love sales!
• You have at least 3 years of experience in sales and a proven track record of achievement of sales targets
• You know how to inspire, educate, and communicate. Translating customer pain points and needs into business value from our product comes naturally for you
• Your goal orientation and self-leadership are very strong
• Since your main focus will be the US market, you are fluent in English and enjoy working in international markets.
• And, this goes without saying, you are a true team player who loves the idea of joining a company on a mission to empower teachers and parents to lead young people from today into a future that will look radically different!

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work with international teams, particularly in the US, which may require availability during hours after 5 PM. We trust our team members to manage their schedules, offering the freedom and responsibility to balance work commitments in a way that works best for you.
• An exciting and vibrant working culture that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
• A chance to be part of a purpose-driven company, making a real difference in children's education around the world.