Key Responsibilities:A. Sales and Business Development:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the admission business, targeting Preschools, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and boarding schools within the assigned territory.
- Identify and prioritize target schools and institutions, generating leads through various channels such as networking, referrals, and online research.
- Conduct thorough research on individual schools, understand their admission processes, pain points, and requirements, and tailor admission sales pitches and product offerings accordingly.
- Engage with school administrators, principals, admission officers, and other stakeholders to demonstrate the value and benefits of the admission management solutions.
- Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to highlight key features and advantages of the solution.
- Develop and negotiate pricing proposals, contracts, and agreements in collaboration with the sales team and the legal department.
B. Relationship Building and Account Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and Boarding schools, including school administrators, admission officers, and management teams.
- Act as a trusted advisor to schools, providing expert guidance on streamlining admission processes, enhancing efficiency, and improving the overall admission experience.
- Conduct regular check-ins with existing customers, address inquiries, and provide excellent customer service.
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within the customer base and develop strategies to maximize revenue.
C. Area Management:
- Effectively manage and prioritize the assigned area, including travel planning, scheduling meetings, and optimizing sales routes.
- Stay updated on the latest trends, regulations, and industry developments related to admission processes in CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and Boarding schools.
- Attend relevant conferences, trade shows, and educational events to network, gather market intelligence, and represent the organization.
- Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales and business development, preferably within the education sector, specifically in selling admission management solutions to CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and boarding schools.
- Strong understanding of the admission processes and challenges faced by educational institutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with school stakeholders at all levels.
- The proactive and results-driven mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with customers.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills, with attention to detail in contract and agreement management.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned territory as required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, education, or a related field is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 300,000.00 - 600,000.00 per year
Benefits: - Cell phone reimbursement
Paid time off
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Management: 1 year (Preferred)