Job Title : Sales Executive – Ghostwriting & Book Services
Location : Mumbai, in-office
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department : Sales
Job Summary :
We are seeking a dynamic and persuasive Sales Executive to drive growth in our ghostwriting,
book publishing, and book marketing services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for
identifying prospective authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking book development
support, guiding them through our offerings, and closing service contracts. This is a client-facing
role requiring excellent communication, consultative selling skills, and an understanding of the
publishing ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct discovery calls to understand client needs, objectives, and publishing goals
- Present tailored service packages including book writing, editing, publishing, cover
design, marketing, and distribution
Negotiate pricing, prepare proposals, and close deals while maintaining healthy profitmargins
Maintain accurate sales pipelines, client records, and follow-up schedules using CRM orinternal tracking systems
Meet monthly and quarterly sales targetsEducate clients about industry trends, publishing formats, and the advantages ofprofessional ghostwriting support
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, English, Publishing, or related field1-2 years of experience in sales, preferably in the book writing / book publishing niche,Excellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishStrong consultative sales and storytelling abilitiesEmpathetic listener who can align solutions with creative or professional goalsAbility to work independently and in a deadline-driven environmentNice to Have :
Prior experience in a book publishing house, literary agency, or content marketing firmKnowledge of KDP, IngramSpark, or digital publishing workflowsFamiliarity with author branding, digital book launches, or book PRWhat We Offer :
Opportunity to work with budding and established authors globallyExposure to the creative and publishing industryAlternate Saturdays offQuarterly rewards and recognitionEPFHealth insuranceFree Lunch & SnacksShow more
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Skills Required
Crm