Sales Manager Telugu WFO

NxtWave; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech startup in Hyderabad is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Associate to lead and mentor a team. You will drive performance and inspire others to achieve their goals while contributing to redefining how young professionals enter the tech industry. The ideal candidate has experience in sales management and excellent communication skills in both Telugu and English.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience leading a sales team, preferably in EdTech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Telugu and English.
• Proven ability to coach and retain high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Business Development Associates.
• Drive team to meet revenue and enrolment targets.
• Train team to ensure consistent sales performance.

Skills

Telugu communication skills

English communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Overview

Talent Acquisition Associate | Hiring Top Talent | Building High-Impact Teams | Passionate About People & Process | EdTech | Startup Culture

Looking to lead a high-performing team and make a real impact on thousands of careers?

Join one of India’s fastest-growing EdTech startups that’s redefining how young India enters the tech industry — no fancy degrees, just real skills and real outcomes.

Location: Hyderabad (Work from Office)

Working Days: 6-day week

Mission

Drive impact by leading a team of passionate counsellors who guide students in making life-changing career decisions. You’ll coach, inspire, and empower your team to meet ambitious goals, while building a culture of empathy, performance, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Business Development Associates and Sales Representatives


• Drive your team to meet weekly revenue and enrolment targets


• Train and monitor the team to ensure consistent sales performance and process excellence


• Guide learners through career choices, explain program benefits, and close enrolments via phone/video calls


• Own the end-to-end sales cycle – from counselling to post-sales relationship management


• Handle escalations, improve customer experience, and maintain high service quality


• Track team performance using data, build structured feedback loops, and improve outcomes


• Share insights on customer behaviour, competition, and market dynamics with stakeholders

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience leading a sales team, preferably in EdTech


• Excellent Telugu and English communication skills – written and verbal


• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills


• Proven ability to coach, guide, and retain high-performing remote teams


• A data-driven leader with a structured approach to building and scaling sales processes


• High on empathy, patience, and customer service orientation


• Motivated by purpose, performance, and making a real impact in people’s lives

About NxtWave

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing EdTech startups, transforming into skilled tech professionals through its CCBP 4.0 programs. Founded by alumni from Amazon, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kharagpur, NxtWave is backed by Greater Pacific Capital, Orios Ventures, and Better Capital, and is an official partner of NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

• 1700+ companies have hired our learners including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Deloitte, Oracle


• Impact across 647+ districts in India


• Featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30, CNBC, YourStory, and more


• Awarded “Startup Spotlight 2023” by T-Hub and “Greatest Brand in Education” by URS Media.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning


• Industries: Education Administration Programs