Area Sales Manager

Creative Galileo Edtech; Kolkata District, Mysuru, Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Galileo Edtech is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the Publishing sector, focusing on Pre-Primary and Primary education. The role emphasizes driving growth through strong ties with schools, distributors, and institutions across assigned territories.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in sales with publishing/book selling experience, solid local market knowledge, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Willingness to relocate to target locations is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant sales experience.
• Mandatory experience in Publishing / Publication / Book Selling.
• Experience in Pre-Primary / Primary school segment preferred.
• Strong local market knowledge and school network.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Candidates based in or willing to relocate to the assigned location preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business growth across the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, institutions and distributors.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.
• Manage territory targets, sales planning and revenue achievement.
• Handle distributor/channel relationships and ensure effective market coverage.
• Track market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Publishing

Book selling

Local market knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Publishing - Pre-Primary

Position: Area Sales Manager
Industry: Publishing / Education
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Durgapur/Chennai/Mysuru

We are looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager with strong experience in Publication / Book Selling, preferably in the Pre-Primary or Primary education segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business growth across the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, institutions and distributors.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.
• Manage territory targets, sales planning and revenue achievement.
• Handle distributor/channel relationships and ensure effective market coverage.
• Track market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant sales experience.
• Mandatory experience in Publishing / Publication / Book Selling.
• Experience in Pre-Primary / Primary school segment preferred.
• Strong local market knowledge and school network.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Candidates currently based in or willing to relocate to the assigned location preferred.