Sales manager (trade publishing) - south india

<p> Brand : Leadstart </p> <p> Website: </p> <p> Please email your CV to: / </p><p> Job Summary </p><p> We are seeking an aggressive and network-driven Sales Manager for South India to expand our publishing footprint across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Based out of a major regional hub (such as Bengaluru or Chennai), you will drive field sales, manage local distributors, and directly pitch our catalog to bookstores &amp; institutions. The ideal candidate has deep existing relationships within the South Indian book trade market and a proven track record of growing regional sales territories. </p><p> Key Responsibilities </p><p> Territory Sales &amp; Execution </p><p>· Drive primary a sales across the South India territory (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala ) to meet monthly and annual revenue targets. </p><p>· Conduct extensive field travel to map out towns, visit book markets, and secure orders for front list and backlist titles . </p><p>· Ensure maximum product visibility and stock availability at retail counters, independent bookstores, and airport retail chains. </p> <p> Account &amp; Distributor Management </p><p>· Manage, evaluate, and expand our network of regional distributors and wholesale traders across South India. </p><p>· Pitch our books, for institutional sales to schools, colleges, offices, and libraries for institutional adoption. </p> <p>· Monitor distributor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment with the central warehouse. </p> <p> Collections </p><p>· Take full ownership of outstanding collections and ensure timely payments from distributors and retail accounts. </p><p>  </p><p> Required Qualifications &amp; Skills </p><p>· Education : Graduate degree in any stream (Business, Marketing, or Arts). </p><p>· Experience : 2-10 years of on-field sales experience in trade publishing (non-academic book) , distribution, in South India. </p><p>· Language Proficiency : Fluency in English and Hindi , along with working proficiency in at least one or more South Indian languages ( Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, or Malayalam ) is highly preferred. </p><p>· Market Knowledge : Established, strong relationships with regional book distributors and retailers. </p><p>· Travel : Highly mobile role requiring 60%–70% travel across markets in South India. · Assets : Must possess a valid driving license and a personal vehicle for local field movement. </p><p> Please email your CV to: / </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>