Senior Sales Manager (Education & EdTech)
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Responsibilities:
- Lead sales development and relationship management for key accounts, identifying and converting new business opportunities.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market presence in schools, education institutions, and related sectors.
- Source, develop, and manage new accounts and strategic partnerships.
- Manage the full sales cycle including prospecting, product presentations, proposal preparation, negotiation, and closing.
- Provide high-quality account servicing and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and solution presentations tailored to client requirements.
- Identify, prepare, and manage government tender submissions, including coordinating required documentation, compliance requirements, and bid proposals.
- Monitor and pursue relevant public sector procurement opportunities and framework contracts.
- Source, plan, and lead participation in relevant industry conferences, trade shows, and education events.
- Maintain and update the sales pipeline/funnel and submit accurate, timely sales forecasts and reports.
- Work closely with product, technical, and marketing teams to align solutions with market needs.
- Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets and revenue goals.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Business, IT, Marketing, or related fields.
- 5–8 years of relevant sales experience, preferably in education technology, software solutions, or the education sector.
- Experience handling government tenders, RFP/RFQ submissions, and public sector procurement processes is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated success in business development, account management, and closing deals.
- Experience selling software platforms, digital solutions, or SaaS products is an advantage.
- Familiarity with preparing technical proposals, quotations, and solution-based sales presentations.
- Strong network within schools, education institutions, or training organisations is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong client relationship management and consultative selling capabilities.
- Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Willing to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events when required.
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Sales Manager (Education & EdTech)