About us Talent Garden is a leading digital skills academy in Europe, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the innovation ecosystem through diverse learning experiences. With online, offline, and hybrid courses, corporate programs and work and events spaces we offer an unparalleled vision to combine work life and learning. Founded in Italy in 2011, Talent Garden has trained over 25,000 professionals in digital skills and business innovation, developed tailored corporate education programs for Fortune 500 companies, and built a network of 13 campuses in 4 countries, hosting over 4,500 innovators from startups, corporate labs, investors, and SMEs. As part of the Talent Garden group, Hyper Island is an internationally renowned provider of transformative education. Founded in Sweden in 1996, Hyper Island has earned global recognition for its human-centered learning experiences that help individuals and organizations navigate complexity and lead in a rapidly changing world. With its headquarters in Stockholm and a distributed team across continents, Hyper Island designs innovative programs that merge creativity, technology, and business impact. The role We are on the lookout for a Junior Account Executive with native Swedish language skills to join our Acquisition Sales team. Your mission will be to engage prospective students from the Swedish market, understand their goals, and guide them toward the right Hyper Island learning path—across our Diploma Programs and Upskill Courses—while supporting them throughout the enrollment journey Responsibilities Lead the full sales cycle: from qualifying leads to converting interest into confirmed enrollments, before handing over to the post-sales team Manage inbound leads and re-engage inactive prospects through daily sales calls and timely follow-ups Collaborate with the pre-sales team to streamline the acquisition process and ensure timely, high-quality interactions Partner with the marketing team to share qualitative feedback from prospects and contribute to market research efforts Maintain accurate records and pipeline activity using HubSpot CRM to ensure clear tracking and performance visibility Offer consultative support, helping candidates make confident, informed decisions about joining our learning community Continuously improve your pitch and approach to boost conversion rates and deliver impact on sales targets About you Ideally, you’re a motivated and people-driven sales professional at the beginning of your career, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in education and innovation. On top of this, you are: Experienced with at least 1 year in sales or business development Able to speak and write Swedish at a native or near-native level, and English at full professional proficiency; knowledge of Italian is a plus Based in Barcelona or willing to relocate there with the motivation to stay long-term Eager to grow your career in sales and take ownership of your results Comfortable with high-volume outreach and energized by daily conversations with prospects Familiar with CRM tools (HubSpot strongly preferred), even at a basic level Proficient with Google Workspace and Slack A clear, empathetic communicator who builds trust quickly Both a self-starter and a collaborative team player Perks and benefits Hybrid work environment Access to all our co-working spaces across Europe Free access to all our Master courses Pluxee meal vouchers (approx. 180€/month) Private health insurance with Alan Mum&Dad policy offering (even more) flexible remote work options for expecting parents, a €1,000 bonus, and additional leave for dads to bond with their child An extra 6 working days of vacation each year, on top of local regulations December 24 and 31 automatically become holidays when they fall on weekdays Company-provided MacBook Access to discounts, events, and networking opportunities at our co-working spaces P.S. We’re pet-friendly, so you’re welcome to bring your furry friend to work! Selection process Submit your application. Send us your CV and feel free to showcase your personality. If you prefer a creative format, go ahead. Response time. We’ll get back to you within 10 days if we’re a match. If not, we’ll still do our best to notify you promptly. First call. An initial video call with our Talent team will be scheduled to assess cultural fit. Make sure to explore both the Talent Garden and Hyper Island company pages beforehand Next steps. For this role, there will be a couple of interview rounds: one with Matteo, our Sales Operations Director, and one with a colleague from the Hyper Island team to validate both your competencies and cultural fit Final step. You’ll then meet with a member of our Executive Committee for the final conversation before moving to the offer stage At Talent Garden and Hyper Island, we're committed to a safe, inclusive environment, welcoming applicants regardless of background. While we set high standards, we encourage individuals, especially women, not to let the fear of not being a perfect fit hold them back. We prioritize talent over traditional qualifications and invite passionate individuals to apply. Your unique strengths could make a valuable contribution to our team! You can read our privacy policy here .