We are looking for a Senior sales leader to open new markets, engage top decision-makers, and close high-value institutional deals. This is a PAN India role, with operations and client acquisition across major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, and other key education hubs. Designation/offered title will be aligned based on experience and proven track record in institutional acquisition.

The Prospect and Role Core: Build and scale the cafeteria and smart campus dining segment across universities and large institutions / Industries!

Mandatory Industry Experience : Candidates must have prior experience in selling cafeteria / food service / workplace dining solutions to corporates, universities, or large institutions.

Role Objective:

We are looking for a high-impact enterprise sales professional to build and scale our presence across universities, colleges, and large education institutions for AI-driven, digitized cafeteria and smart food court solutions.

This is a market-creation and strategic role, requiring someone who can open doors, build relationships with institutional leaders, and close high-value, long-term cafeteria deals.

Must have:
Proven track record in recent client acquisition and deal closures




Experience in managed cafeteria services / food court operations
Exposure to tech-enabled / digital cafeteria platforms
Experience handling institutional food program partnerships

Key Responsibilities:
Identify, acquire, and close universities, colleges, and large education campuses
Own end-to-end enterprise sales lifecycle (prospecting → proposal → closure)
Engage senior stakeholders: Vice Chancellors, Trustees, Admin, Facility, HR & Procurement heads
Develop a go-to-market strategy and build the education segment from scratch
Close large-ticket, long-term institutional contracts
Ensure smooth transition from sales to operations while building long-term client relationships

Desired Competencies:
5–10 years of B2B / institutional sales experience
Robust network within universities or education groups
Existing network within MNCs or industrial sectors will be an advantage.
Experience in start-up or high-growth environments preferred.
Experience with corporate or campus cafeteria solutions is a plus.
Comfortable with PAN India travel
Ability to manage large, complex deals with long sales cycles
Self-motivated, target-driven, and entrepreneurial

📌 Senior Sales Manager – University Partnerships Food And Cafeteria Solutions Chennai
🏢 Reckon HR Consulting
📍 Chennai