Executive - Field Sales - Education (0-6 yrs)
Job Description:
- We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Field Sales Executive who will be responsible for establishing and nurturing partnerships with colleges and educational institutions.
- The role primarily involves visiting campuses to promote our products and services, conducting seminars and workshops, and closing strategic tie-ups.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for education, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in field sales.
Key Responsibilities:
1. College Outreach & Tie-ups:
- Visit colleges and universities to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
- Present and promote our products and services to college administrators, faculty members, and decision-makers.
- Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to drive adoption of our solutions.
2. Seminars and Workshops:
- Organize and conduct engaging seminars, workshops, and presentations to showcase our offerings to students, faculty, and college management.
- Provide insightful demonstrations of our products and explain how they can enhance the learning experience.
- Build relationships with key academic stakeholders to increase product awareness.
3. Lead Generation & Relationship Management:
- Generate and manage leads through direct outreach, referrals, and follow-ups.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with educational institutions and key decision-makers.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and educational needs to offer the most relevant solutions.
4. Market Research:
- Conduct on-the-ground research to understand the needs and preferences of the academic institutions.
- Provide feedback to the marketing and product teams on market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
5. Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of meetings, leads, and progress on college tie-up initiatives.
- Provide regular reports on sales activity, target achievements, and market feedback.
6. Collaboration:
- Work closely with the sales, marketing, and product teams to align strategies and objectives.
- Provide insights and suggestions for improvements to product offerings based on customer feedback and market insights.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in field sales, preferably in the education sector or technology-related sales.
Skills:
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with a target-driven mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in any field. Prior experience or interest in education and technology is a plus.
Travel: Must be willing to travel frequently within the assigned region to visit colleges and universities.
Preferred Attributes:
Familiarity with EdTech products and digital learning tools.
Knowledge of the academic structure, decision-making processes, and pain points in educational institutions.
Previous experience in conducting educational seminars, workshops, or product demos is a plus.
Well-versed in the local language and must possess a two-wheeler for daily commute.