Category Head Print media

You are a dynamic and results-driven sales professional responsible for leading print media advertising efforts in the education sector. Your main goal is to identify and secure advertising opportunities with schools, colleges, universities, and educational service providers. Your key responsibilities include developing and executing sales strategies tailored to educational institutions, building long-term relationships with potential clients, creating customized advertising proposals for academic audiences, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction. You will collaborate with editorial and design teams for accurate ad placements, stay updated on education trends for effective campaign alignment, attend expos and networking events to generate leads, and maintain detailed records of sales activities. To qualify for this role, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, along with 12-18 years of experience in media sales, preferably in print or educational advertising. Strong understanding of the education sector, excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work independently and achieve sales targets are essential. Preferred skills include familiarity with academic publishing cycles and education marketing strategies, experience working with school boards, universities, or education consultancies, and the ability to craft compelling ad campaigns through creative thinking. As part of the benefits package, you will receive a competitive salary with commissions, health and wellness benefits, paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities, cell phone reimbursement, health insurance, and a provident fund contribution. If you are a proactive sales professional with a passion for the education sector and a track record of driving successful advertising campaigns, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.,