Sales Executive

Guru Education India Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Guru Education India Pvt Ltd in Pune is seeking a Sales Executive to promote its learner-centric educational offerings to schools, parents, and institutional partners. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on lead generation, meetings, and effective presentations to drive growth.

You will nurture relationships, track the sales pipeline, and collaborate with academic and marketing teams to align messaging and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in consultative selling and building relationships with schools, parents and institutions.
• Experience in lead generation, meetings, and presentations to close deals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with disciplined follow-up and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify leads and opportunities within the Pune District.
• Conduct meetings and presentations to explain the learner-centric and holistic model.
• Nurture relationships with schools, parents, and partners to achieve sales targets.
• Collaborate with academic and marketing teams to align messaging and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and provide regular performance updates.

Skills

Consultative selling

Lead generation

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Pipeline tracking

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Guru Education India Pvt Ltd is dedicated to driving a transformative shift in Indian education by championing learner-centric approaches. Led by visionary educationist Mahendra Giri, the organization emphasizes nurturing a lifelong love for learning rather than relying on uniform, one-size-fits-all methods. Guru global schools prioritize customized learning experiences that recognize each learner as unique, with individual ways of understanding and engaging with content. The educational model is holistic and research-based, focusing on curiosity, joy in learning, and meaningful, inquiry-driven curricula. This environment offers team members the opportunity to contribute to innovative, purpose-driven educational initiatives.

Role Description

The Sales Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in the Pune District, responsible for promoting Guru Education India Pvt Ltd’s educational offerings to schools, parents, and institutional partners. Day-to-day activities include identifying and qualifying leads, conducting meetings and presentations, explaining the organization’s learner-centric and holistic educational model, and guiding prospective clients through the decision-making process. The role involves maintaining strong relationships with existing stakeholders, following up on inquiries, and achieving sales targets through structured outreach and effective pipeline management. The Sales Executive will collaborate closely with academic and marketing teams to align messaging, gather market feedback, and support campaigns and events that enhance brand presence. Regular reporting on sales performance, market trends, and customer needs is expected to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in consultative selling, lead generation, and relationship management within education or related sectors.
• Ability to deliver clear presentations, negotiate agreements, and communicate complex concepts in a simple, engaging manner.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including pipeline tracking, reporting, and follow-up discipline.
• Comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders such as school leaders, educators, parents, and community partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluency in English and local languages used in Pune District, with professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to work in mission-driven education, with an understanding of learner-centric and holistic learning principles.
• Willingness to travel within Pune District as required for client meetings, events, and school visits.