Sales Manager

College Wollege; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CollegeWollege is seeking a Sales Manager for a full-time, hybrid role based in Pune. The role focuses on driving revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, building relationships with educational institutions, and promoting CollegeWollege's solutions to key decision-makers.

The position requires managing the sales pipeline, conducting client meetings and presentations, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with marketing and product teams to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in sales strategy, business development, and account management, with proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management, client presentations, and contract negotiation within B2B or education-focused environments.
• Proficiency in using CRM tools, sales analytics, and basic MS Office applications to track performance and manage pipelines.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Prior experience in the education, edtech, or related industry is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup, manage time independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and promoting CollegeWollege's solutions to key decision-makers.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions and partners.
• Manage the sales pipeline, conduct client meetings and presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align offerings with customer needs.
• Monitor market trends, set and track sales targets, and prepare performance reports.
• Mentor junior sales team members to ensure consistent achievement of goals.

Skills

Sales strategy

Business development

Account management

CRM tools

Sales analytics

MS Office

Communication

Persuasion

Interpersonal skills

Edtech experience

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing

Job description

Company Description

CollegeWollege, founded in 2024, is an innovative educational platform that helps students, parents, and education professionals make informed higher education decisions. As a comprehensive search engine and trusted review platform, it offers accurate and current information on thousands of colleges, courses, and entrance exams in India and abroad. The platform simplifies college selection through authentic insights, student reviews, and detailed comparisons across streams such as Engineering, Management, Medicine, and Arts. With rapid growth and thousands of daily visitors, CollegeWollege is committed to transparent, data-driven guidance and real student experiences. Its mission is to empower learners with reliable knowledge and revolutionize how they explore and choose their ideal institutions.

Role Description

The Sales Manager role is a full-time, hybrid position based in the Pune Division, with flexibility for partial work from home. The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with educational institutions and partners, and promoting CollegeWollege's solutions to key decision-makers. Day-to-day activities include managing the sales pipeline, conducting client meetings and presentations, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with marketing and product teams to align offerings with customer needs. The role also involves monitoring market trends, setting and tracking sales targets, preparing performance reports, and mentoring junior sales team members to ensure consistent achievement of goals. The Sales Manager is expected to represent the brand professionally and contribute to strategic initiatives that expand CollegeWollege's reach in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in sales strategy, business development, and account management, with proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management, client presentations, and contract negotiation within B2B or education-focused environments.
• Proficiency in using CRM tools, sales analytics, and basic MS Office applications to track performance and manage pipelines.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Prior experience in the education, edtech, or related industry is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup, manage time independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing organization.