Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, bookstores, distributors, and retail chains to enhance the visibility and sales of children’s books.

Sales Execution: Achieve assigned sales targets by actively promoting products in the field, managing institutional and retail orders, and driving revenue growth.

Team Handling: Lead, mentor, and monitor the performance of inside sales executives and field sales personnel to ensure target achievement and effective market coverage.

Market Development: Identify and develop new market opportunities across North and South regions, and share market insights with the central team for strategic growth planning.

Product Promotion: Promote children’s book titles through product presentations, book fairs, school outreach programs, and other promotional activities.

Coordination: Work closely with internal teams such as sales coordinators, editorial, and marketing to ensure smooth order processing, timely dispatch, and customer satisfaction.

Feedback Collection: Collect market feedback on products, pricing, and competitor activities to support continuous improvement and product development.





Reporting: Maintain accurate records of client visits, sales activities, team performance, and market updates through regular MIS reports.

Qualifications & Skills

- 4–6 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in publishing, EdTech, or FMCG sectors
- Prior exposure to children’s books or educational publishing will be a robust advantage
- Proven experience in handling inside sales and field sales teams
- Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 60% travel) across assigned territories
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Ability to build long-term relationships and deliver consistent customer value
- Graduate in any discipline; additional certifications in sales or education will be an added advantage

Job Types: Regular / Permanent, Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- school-based sales/marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
- customer calling: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

- English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Manager (India)
🏢 Agarwal Group of Publications
📍 India