Sales Executive – School Education Publishing

Safety Troop; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 630,000 - 770,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Troop in Hyderabad is seeking a Sales Executive to promote educational books, learning resources, digital solutions, and academic programs to schools. You will build strong relationships with Principals, Coordinators, and teachers to drive adoption.

The role includes school visits, product demonstrations, lead generation, meeting sales targets, managing orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM is preferred, with 1–5 years in school publishing or EdTech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline.
• Experience in Educational Publishing, EdTech, FMCG, or institutional sales preferred.
• Ability to manage a defined territory and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Promote books, digital learning tools, and teacher resources to schools.
• Visit schools regularly and present product demonstrations.
• Achieve sales targets and generate new leads.
• Maintain CRM records and provide market feedback.

Skills

Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Territory Management

Customer Service Orientation

MS Office & CRM Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM Software

Job description

Job Summary

The Sales Executive will be responsible for promoting and selling educational books, learning resources, digital solutions, and academic programs to schools. The role involves building strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, coordinators, and decision-makers to drive adoption of the company's educational products.

Key Responsibilities

School Outreach & Relationship Building

• Visit schools regularly within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Principals, Coordinators, HODs, and Teachers.
• Understand school curriculum requirements and recommend suitable products.
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations.

Sales & Business Development

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Generate new leads and convert prospective schools into customers.
• Identify opportunities for book adoptions and institutional sales.
• Increase market penetration within the assigned territory.

Product Promotion

• Promote textbooks, supplementary books, assessment tools, digital learning platforms, and teacher resources.
• Organize book exhibitions, workshops, orientations, and school events.
• Distribute sample copies and marketing materials.
• Conduct teacher engagement activities.

Order Management

• Collect and process school orders.
• Coordinate with distributors, warehouses, and internal teams for timely delivery.
• Ensure accurate order tracking and follow-up.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and product launches.
• Gather feedback from schools regarding products and services.
• Share market insights with management.

Customer Support

• Resolve school queries and concerns promptly.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention.
• Build long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

Reporting

• Maintain daily visit reports.
• Update CRM and sales records.
• Submit weekly and monthly sales reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of School Visits
• New School Adoptions
• Lead Conversion Rate
• Customer Retention
• Collection & Payment Follow-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Any Discipline)
• Experience in Educational Publishing, EdTech, FMCG, or Institutional Sales preferred

Skills Required

• Relationship Management
• Presentation Skills
• Territory Management
• Customer Service Orientation
• MS Office & CRM Knowledge

Preferred Experience

• 1–5 years in School Book Publishing, EdTech, Academic Sales, or Institutional Sales.
• Experience working with CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or International Schools is an advantage.

Additional Responsibilities Common in Top Publishing Houses

• Conduct Teacher Training Programs.
• Support Curriculum Alignment Discussions.
• Organize Principal Meets and Educational Conferences.
• Participate in Annual Book Selection Cycles.
• Manage Distributor and Dealer Networks.

Compensation

Salary: Starting at ₹7 Lakhs per annum and as per experience.

Open Positions: Delhi | Noida | Gurgaon | Ludhiana | Lucknow | Ahmedabad

We are hiring for this role across all the above locations.