Sales Lead

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 700000 (ie INR 5-7 LPA)

Sales Lead

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Sales, Marketing, Education Management, Business Development, or related fields from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales and Marketing, preferably within the education sector.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Values Education, Life Skills, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), or Character Education domains.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and oversee comprehensive sales and marketing plans for educational programs, products, and services.
• Define and manage sales goals and targets across product categories.
• Recruit, train, and mentor sales and marketing teams to achieve performance objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust database of schools across regions.
• Create business proposals, presentations, and contracts for institutional clients.
• Meet with school owners, directors, principals, and HODs to promote educational offerings.
• Negotiate and close deals to drive profitability and long-term partnerships.
• Represent the organization at educational conferences, exhibitions, and networking events.
• Establish partnerships with institutions, government bodies, and channel partners to expand reach.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and storage of promotional materials.
• Prepare and analyze sales and marketing budgets, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct market research on trends, competitors, and opportunities.
• Track and report sales and marketing metrics to top management.
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners related to sales and marketing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Travel frequently (up to 10 days per month) for client meetings and school visits.
  

Skills & Experience:

• Proven success in educational sales, with a network of at least 50+ school leaders (owners/directors/principals).
• Demonstrated record of achieving annual sales exceeding INR 50 lakhs.
• Strong command of MS Excel, Google Sheets, Docs, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on experience in educational outreach, seminars, and consulting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern and traditional marketing practices.
  

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Probation Period: 3 months, followed by a performance review for confirmation.
• Notice Period: 2 months (applicable upon resignation).
• Must be willing to travel and work extended hours when required.
• Will be required to sign a confidentiality and service contract regarding client data, sales processes, and vendor information.
  

Skills: