Sales Manager (Education & EdTech)

CommonTown Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonTown Pte Ltd is seeking a results-driven sales professional to grow our presence in schools and education institutions. You will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building strong relationships with key accounts and exploring government tender opportunities.

The role requires 3–5 years of related sales experience, including government tenders, and a proven track record in solution-based sales with excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in education technology, software solutions, or the education sector.
• Experience handling government tenders, public sector procurement processes, and proposal submissions is an advantage.
• Strong track record in business development, account management, and solution-based sales.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market presence in schools, education institutions, and related sectors.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and client engagement to proposal preparation, quotation, negotiation, and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, providing ongoing account servicing and identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Identify and manage government tender opportunities, including preparing RFP/RFQ submissions, coordinating documentation, and ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
• Source and manage new accounts, strategic partnerships, and reseller relationships.
• Plan and lead participation in industry conferences, trade shows, and relevant education sector events.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and submit timely sales forecasts and reports while achieving assigned sales targets.

Skills

Business Development

Account Management

Solution Sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Travel Ready

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business, IT, Marketing, or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market presence in schools, education institutions, and related sectors, including identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and client engagement to proposal preparation, quotation, negotiation, and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, providing ongoing account servicing and identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Identify and manage government tender opportunities, including preparing RFP/RFQ submissions, coordinating documentation, and ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
• Source and manage new accounts, strategic partnerships, and reseller relationships.
• Plan and lead participation in industry conferences, trade shows, and relevant education sector events.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and submit timely sales forecasts and reports while achieving assigned sales targets.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Business, IT, Marketing, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in education technology, software solutions, or the education sector.
• Experience handling government tenders, public sector procurement processes, and proposal submissions is an advantage.
• Strong track record in business development, account management, and solution-based sales.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events when required.