About Knook:Knook is building the next generation of personalised storytelling for children - starting with beautifully crafted, personalised books delivered directly to primary schools and classrooms.We work closely with schools, teachers, and local sponsors to create stories children genuinely love - and we're now scaling our Knook Book Drop programme across Ireland. We're early, fast-moving, and impact-driven. This role is about making things happen.How We Work:Knook is an early-stage startup, and this role comes with a high degree of autonomy. When you hit a problem, your first instinct should be to explore solutions independently - including using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini etc to brainstorm, draft, and unblock yourself. We value people who come to discussions with options and thinking already formed, not just questions. If you enjoy independence, responsibility, and moving fast with minimal process, you'll thrive here.The Role (What you'll actually do):You'll own the end-to-end execution of Knook Book Drop across schools and sponsors - from first conversation to books delivered.This is a hybrid role combining:Relationship-based salesOperational coordinationProcess improvement (with an AI-first mindset)You'll be the person who makes Knook feel organised, responsive, and trustworthy to the outside world.For this role you must be someone who learns by doing, their will be nobody looking over your shoulderDeliverables/Key Responsibilities:School Partnerships & OutreachProactively contact primary schools (phone-first, email second)Explain the Knook Book Drop clearly and confidentlyHandle objections and follow up until schools are confirmedAct as the main point of contact for school secretaries and teachersSponsor & SMB PartnershipsOutreach to local businesses, SMEs, and community sponsorsClose sponsorships for school book dropsManage sponsor relationships once onboarded (logos, messaging, timelines)Keep sponsors informed and feeling valued throughout deliveryProgramme Operations & DeliveryCoordinate class details, timelines, and reviews with schoolsManage back-and-forth with teachers during book review stagesEnsure smooth handover to design and printTrack progress across multiple schools and sponsors at onceSystems, Process & AI-First ThinkingBuild and maintain a simple pipeline (Notion, Airtable, etc.)Improve templates, scripts, and workflows over timeUse AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) to streamline emails, follow-ups, and commsSpot bottlenecks and proactively fix themWhat Success Looks Like:Schools are onboarded smoothlySponsors are closed, coordinated, and happyBooks are delivered on timeCommunication is clear, friendly, and professionalWho We're Looking For:You might have:Raised sponsorships for schools, events, sports clubs, or community programmesSold to small or medium businesses (services, partnerships, local sales)Worked in partnerships or operations at an early-stage startupManaged multi-stakeholder programmes with real-world deliveryYou are:Comfortable picking up the phone and building trustOrganised and operationally mindedCalm with multiple moving partsConfident communicating with teachers, and business sponsorsCurious about how AI and automation can improve everyday workYou are not:A pure SaaS salesperson chasing quotas - this role also requires Customer Success responsibilitiesSomeone who avoids admin or follow-throughSomeone who needs heavy process handed to themPractical Details:Location: Ireland or UK timezone requiredReporting to: CEO/Founder (Tommy)CompensationCompetitive ratePerformance-based upside (e.g. per sponsor / per programme)Flexibility and autonomy from day oneFree personalised children's books for little ones in your life :)Why This Role Is InterestingYou will be part of something very special from a very early stage - Knook has had amazing traction over the last few months and we are just about to take offYou'll own something end-to-end - not just a sliceYou'll work directly with schools and communitiesYou'll help shape how Knook scales at an early stageYour work will be visible, meaningful, and measurableHow to Apply:Attach a short note on why this role appeals to youA brief summary of relevant experience(Optional but encouraged) an example of something you've built, sold, or organised end-to-end