Area sales manager - publishing and edtech

<p> Company Description Sultan Chand &amp; Sons (P) Ltd is a long-established educational publishing house, building on a legacy that began in 1950 and now offering nearly 500 titles for learners from Pre-Primary to College level. The organization is known for high-quality, well-designed, and affordable books that are widely prescribed in reputed schools and colleges across India, including CBSE, ICSE, and other major boards. With a strong presence in Accountancy and English Grammar publishing, the company maintains its leadership through continual revision and updating of content to match evolving academic needs. Its authors are distinguished academicians and educationists, and the company actively engages with teachers to stay aligned with classroom requirements and the broader national goal of “Education For All.” Headquartered in Darya Ganj, New Delhi, Sultan Chand &amp; Sons (P) Ltd operates an extensive marketing network with representatives across India and neighboring countries to ensure responsive client service. </p> <p> Role Description The Area Sales Manager – Publishing and Ed Tech role is a full-time, on-site position based in Jaipur. The role involves managing and growing sales for educational publishing and Ed Tech products within the assigned territory, including schools, colleges, coaching centers, and other institutional partners. Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers, planning and executing sales visits, product presentations, and promotional activities, and ensuring timely follow-up to convert leads into long-term partnerships. The Area Sales Manager will track market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to support product positioning and regional strategies, while coordinating closely with the central marketing and sales teams. The role also requires regular reporting on sales performance, forecasting, territory planning, and participation in academic events, exhibitions, and teacher outreach programs to strengthen brand presence. </p> <p> Qualifications Proven experience in educational publishing, Ed Tech sales, or academic marketing, with strong territory management and institutional sales skills. Ability to build and sustain relationships with educators, school and college administrators, distributors, and channel partners. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to conduct product demonstrations and academic workshops. Comfort with using digital tools and platforms for sales reporting, CRM, online meetings, and Ed Tech product demonstrations. Analytical skills to interpret sales data, identify growth opportunities, and provide market feedback for product and content improvement. Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or MBA is an advantage. Prior experience in the Jaipur region is preferred, along with willingness to travel extensively within the territory. </p>