Sales Lead K12 Publishing

You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets in the K12 publishing market. Your role will involve identifying and establishing relationships with schools, educational institutions, and key stakeholders. Additionally, you will lead and mentor the sales team, providing guidance, training, and motivation. Conducting market research to identify new opportunities and customer needs will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. You will be required to present and demonstrate our educational products and solutions to prospective clients, negotiate contracts, and effectively close sales deals. Collaboration with marketing and content teams to align sales strategies is essential. Monitoring sales performance metrics and preparing regular reports for management will also be part of your duties. It is crucial for you to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting K12 education. Furthermore, you will own the complete Profit and Loss (PnL) for the Publishing arm of the business. To excel in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in sales, preferably in education publishing or EdTech, is required. Demonstrated success in leading sales teams and achieving targets is essential. A strong understanding of the K12 education landscape and stakeholder needs is also necessary. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are key for this position. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred skills include an existing network within the education sector, knowledge of digital and print educational content, as well as strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits such as cell phone reimbursement, leave encashment, and Provident Fund. The work location is in person.,