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Education Account Manager

Supporting the use of Granta's education resources at universities

This position is no longer available, but contact Granta if you have an interest in similar positions.

Granta Design is a spin-out from Cambridge University that now leads the materials information technology market and develops resources to support and enhance materials related teaching at over a thousand universities and colleges worldwide. We have experienced consistent year-on-year growth over the last decade and have unique products and an enviable reputation. We have an open and entrepreneurial organization and a flexible approach, where all our employees have high levels of autonomy, allowing everyone to contribute to our continuing growth and success.

Granta's main education resource CES EduPack is very well-known and is currently used by universities and colleges to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across engineering, design and science subjects.

What you will be doing:

  • Your role will be to manage and develop academic accounts in a specified territory
  • Support and grow the use of Granta's teaching resources with both existing and new academic customers through consultative sales, training and support
  • You will be organising and running demonstrations over the web to senior academics
  • Some travel will be necessary

About You

You should definitely:

  • Be an engineering, design or science graduate
  • Have an interest in technology and education
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for teamwork and business
  • Be able to communicate effectively with academics, identify needs and support as appropriate

You probably:

  • Have some project management and sales skills
  • Have some experience in an engineering, design or research environment

What we can offer you

  • A good salary package. Rewards linked to your achievements with realistic targets
  • The career development opportunities that flow from joining a rapidly growing, exciting organisation
  • A modern, spacious working environment and a casual, relaxed atmosphere
  • A 12.5% non-contributory pension scheme
  • Share Options
  • Healthcare or gym membership
  • Death in service cover
  • Flexible working hours

Granta Design is successful, focused, trusted, intelligent, and a great place to work.  Come and join us.


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