Sales Manager

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a strategic, high-performing Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts in the ghostwriting, book publishing, and book marketing space. This role goes beyond individual selling and includes managing a pipeline, refining sales strategies, mentoring junior sales team members, and working closely with leadership to scale our author services globally. The ideal candidate has strong business acumen, experience in consultative selling, and a solid understanding of the publishing or content ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth across ghostwriting, editing, publishing, and book marketing services
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, while also mentoring and supporting the sales team
• Prepare proposals, negotiate pricing, and close deals with a focus on profitability and client fit
• Set monthly and quarterly sales goals for the team, and monitor performance metrics through CRM tools
• Collaborate with marketing to refine lead generation strategies and improve conversion rates
• Provide thought leadership to clients by educating them on industry trends, publishing formats, and brand positioning through books
• Deliver regular performance and pipeline reports to senior management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Publishing, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in sales, including at least 1-2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team, motivate sales reps, and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in solution-based or consultative sales, preferably in creative or publishing services

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in a book publishing house, content agency, or media company
• Familiarity with platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or hybrid publishing models
• Understanding of author branding, book PR, or influencer marketing
• Experience managing B2C service sales in creative or storytelling-driven sectors

What We Offer:

• Leadership role in a growing creative and publishing organization
• Work with a diverse global clientele of authors, speakers, and professionals
• Opportunity to shape the sales team and influence business growth
• Performance-linked bonuses and quarterly recognition
• EPF and Health Insurance
• Alternate Saturdays off