Sales Manager - US

Interview Kickstart; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform that accelerates tech careers with AI upskilling. This role leads the sales team, shapes growth strategies, and builds strategic client relationships to drive revenue in the education technology space.

With 5+ years in sales management, you will leverage CRM tools and data insights to exceed targets, mentor a high-performance team, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to expand market presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret sales data and derive insights.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth and achieve targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to maximize performance.
• Identify new business opportunities and build relationships with clients in the tech/education sectors.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends and customer needs.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with business objectives.
• Present sales proposals and negotiate contracts with key clients.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Client relationships

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform, turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.

Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstarts vision is to help every tech professional thrive in todays fast-evolving tech industry.

With 40+ domain-specific coursesfrom foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSAInterview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructorsindustry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companiesbring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.

Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to- end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 27,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.

Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth and achieve sales
  targets.


• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team, providing guidance and support to maximize
  performance.


• Identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential clients in the
  tech industry.


• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.


• Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, preparing regular reports for senior management.


• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.


• Present sales proposals and negotiate contracts with key clients.


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the sales team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS is a plus (not mandatory)


• 5+ years of experience in sales management, preferably in the education or technology sectors.


• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and managing high-performing sales teams.


• Strong understanding of sales principles and techniques, with excellent negotiation and closing skills.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and motivate team members.


• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and derive actionable insights. Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office suite.