School Sales Manager - Publishing Background

About Us

The Education Match is an online assessment and academic counselling company focused on the Indian education sector. We are India’s most detailed and impactful career counselling platform, dedicated exclusively to guiding school students towards the best undergraduate pathways in India.

Role Overview

We are looking for a results-driven School Sales Executive with a recent publishing sales background (books, educational content, or school publishing solutions). The ideal candidate will leverage existing school networks to drive partnerships, onboard schools, and promote The Education Match’s career counselling programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and build relationships with schools (principals, trustees, coordinators, and career counsellors).
• Leverage existing publishing sales networks to generate leads and appointments.
• Conduct presentations and demos of The Education Match’s programs to school decision-makers.
• Negotiate and close school-level partnerships for counselling and awareness programs.
• Support client servicing post-sales to ensure smooth program execution.
• Provide market insights to leadership on school needs, competition, and adoption trends.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• 2–5 years of recent publishing sales experience (school books, educational content, or learning solutions)
• Proven track record of selling into schools / K–12 institutions
• Strong network with school decision-makers (principals, trustees, coordinators)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Comfortable with field sales and frequent school visits in Mumbai and surrounding regions

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/PG in Marketing, Sales, or related fields
• Exposure to EdTech or education services sales
• Ability to independently manage lead generation to closure
• Familiarity with CRM tools and digital communication platforms

Why Join Us?

• Be part of India’s fastest-growing career counselling platform
• Leverage your publishing experience in a new-age education sector role
• Opportunity to transition from product sales to solution/partnership sales
• Work closely with leadership and make a tangible impact on student futures
• Attractive incentives and growth opportunities for high performers