Product Specialist

Product Specialist – Permanent - £49,520 - £58,000

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely. 

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact

• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

You’ll be joining a collaborative, high-performing team that works at the heart of our commercial strategy across the UK, Northern Europe, Australia, and emerging markets. We partner closely with Sales, Editorial, Marketing, and Product Management to bring impactful learning solutions to educators and institutions. Our team thrives with insightful decision-making, strong connections with faculty , and a shared dedication to supporting academic success through innovative products and outstanding customer engagement.

Could you be our new Product Specialist? Are you?

• Experienced in higher-education sales, sales enablement, or marketing, with a strong record of delivering commercial results

• Confident using CRM systems and digital tools to manage opportunities, analyse data, and support decision making.

• An outstanding communicator who builds trust, influences, and presents with clarity and impact.

• Skilled at demonstrating digital and print products in engaging, accessible ways for a range of audiences.

• Commercially minded and energised by acquiring new business, growing accounts, and achieving ambitious targets.

• Highly organised, detail-focused, and responsive in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical and strategic, capable of interpreting data and translating insights into actionable plans.

• A proactive, solutions-focused problem solver who motivates others and contributes positively to team success.

Your new role:

As a Product Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving product adoption, revenue growth, and market expansion. You’ll combine commercial skill with deep product expertise to influence buying decisions, support sales colleagues, and ensure our biggest frontlist titles are positioned for success. This role blends thoughtful preparation, hands-on sales enablement, and meaningful customer engagement to deliver measurable impact across key territories.

• Drive growth by securing new adoptions and growing product usage across priority markets.

• Convert market insights into practical product and territory strategies that achieve sales goals.

• Build long-term relationships with key academic collaborators to influence decision-making and win competitive opportunities.

• Lead high-value sales conversations that move opportunities through the pipeline and close significant deals.

• Deliver compelling product presentations that clearly demonstrate value and drive adoption.

• Build and maintain sales enablement tools that empower sales colleagues and improve customer engagement.

• Strengthen product expertise across the sales organisation through training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing.

• Analyse pipeline performance to improve prioritisation, forecasting, and strategic focus across markets.

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days.

• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance.

• Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.

• Private medical cover and access to the company doctor.

• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals.

• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office.

• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips.

• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).

We’re a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1). If you’d like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you’d like to request reasonable adjustments, please email [email protected] . Please note we only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th May 2026

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.