Sales manager (trade publishing) – south india
Leadstart · Mumbai, India
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Brand : Leadstart
Website: Please email your CV to: /
Job Summary
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 & 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.
Key Responsibilities
Territory Sales & Execution
· Drive primary a sales across the South India territory (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala ) to meet monthly and annual revenue targets.
· Conduct extensive field travel to map out towns, visit book markets, and secure orders for front list and backlist titles.
· Ensure maximum product visibility and stock availability at retail counters, independent bookstores, and airport retail chains.
Account & Distributor Management
· Manage, evaluate, and expand our network of regional distributors and wholesale traders across South India.
· Pitch our books, for institutional sales to schools, colleges, offices, and libraries for institutional adoption.
· Monitor distributor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment with the central warehouse.
Collections
· Take full ownership of outstanding collections and ensure timely payments from distributors and retail accounts.
Required Qualifications & Skills
· Education : Graduate degree in any stream (Business, Marketing, or Arts).
· Experience : 2-10 years of on-field sales experience in trade publishing (non-academic book) , distribution, in South India.
· 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.
· Market Knowledge : Established, strong relationships with regional book distributors and retailers.
· 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.
Please email your CV to: /
Website: Please email your CV to: /
Job Summary
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 & 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.
Key Responsibilities
Territory Sales & Execution
· Drive primary a sales across the South India territory (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala ) to meet monthly and annual revenue targets.
· Conduct extensive field travel to map out towns, visit book markets, and secure orders for front list and backlist titles.
· Ensure maximum product visibility and stock availability at retail counters, independent bookstores, and airport retail chains.
Account & Distributor Management
· Manage, evaluate, and expand our network of regional distributors and wholesale traders across South India.
· Pitch our books, for institutional sales to schools, colleges, offices, and libraries for institutional adoption.
· Monitor distributor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment with the central warehouse.
Collections
· Take full ownership of outstanding collections and ensure timely payments from distributors and retail accounts.
Required Qualifications & Skills
· Education : Graduate degree in any stream (Business, Marketing, or Arts).
· Experience : 2-10 years of on-field sales experience in trade publishing (non-academic book) , distribution, in South India.
· 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.
· Market Knowledge : Established, strong relationships with regional book distributors and retailers.
· 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.
Please email your CV to: /
Details
| Company | Leadstart |
| Location | Mumbai, India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | sales |
| Experience | permanent |