Location:
Mumbai, MH, IN, 400001

Salary:
Dependent on Skills & Experience

Division:
Education

Department:
Sales -School Education (Mumbai)

About the Role

Location: Ahmedabad

Introduction

This is an excellent prospect to take ownership of a high-impact sales role within the School Education business, driving growth across a defined territory. The role offers a strong mix of strategic planning and on-ground execution, making it ideal for experienced sales professionals looking to expand their influence and leadership in the education sector.

It is a positive career move for individuals who are already working in a sales environment and are seeking greater autonomy, responsibility, and visibility. You will be contributing directly to the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality educational products and services, while working with cross-functional teams and engaging closely with educators and institutions.

The role is particularly interesting as it combines traditional sales with value-driven engagement—ranging from product promotion to conducting workshops and educational initiatives—while also leveraging digital exposure and solution-oriented selling approaches in a competitive and evolving market.

Opportunity

In this role, you will:
Plan and identify new business opportunities within your assigned territory

Drive aggressive promotion of educational products and titles across schools and trade channels

Achieve sales and collection targets through structured planning and execution

Ensure retention and growth of market share in the region

Deliver value-added services such as workshops and educational activities for customers

Monitor and ensure timely collections while minimizing product returns

Implement market plans effectively and track performance against targets

Maintain strong relationships by ensuring high-quality customer service





Handle accounts and closely track monthly collection budgets

You will collaborate extensively with internal teams including sales, operations, academic excellence, marketing, finance, and product teams. Externally, you will engage with school heads, teachers from private and public institutions, and booksellers.

Impact:
Your work will directly influence revenue growth, market expansion, and customer satisfaction within the assigned territory. By strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and driving adoption of educational solutions, you will play a vital role in advancing the organization’s presence and impact in the school education segment.

About You

Essential Criteria

Minimum 8 years of experience in a relevant industry

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Willingness and flexibility to travel

Strong knowledge of the assigned market/territory

Proven solution-oriented sales approach with exposure to digital products or platforms

Good understanding of the school education ecosystem, including its structure, environment, and key challenges

Desirable Criteria

Experience working closely with schools, educators, or educational institutions

Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a sales-driven organization

Queries

Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this role. To ensure a smooth application process, please submit your CV through this link than via email.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

Job Category:
Sales & Business Development

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