Business Head DESCRIPTION
If you are a results-driven sales leader passionate about transforming education through technology, we would love to hear from General Manager / Business Head Sales & BD
Job Summary
Responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and leading a high-performance sales team within the assigned division. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the EdTech ecosystem, and the ability to build long-term relationships with educational institutions (K12) and key stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Strategy Development & Execution
- Develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and market penetration and identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and potential clients.
- Analyse market trends, customers preferences, and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities to maximize sales potential.
- Develop and improve sales analytics to monitor and track sales performance.
- Drive the adoption software management and classroom management solutions across schools.
- Develop go-to-market strategies for new regions, including market research, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning.
Team Leadership & Performance Management (Team & Personal Targets)
Providing on ground leadership to engage with top retention accounts and top high potential revenue and group accountsLead, mentor and manage the divisional sales team to achieve individual and collective targets.Set clear sales targets and KPIs for the team and monitor their progress.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Apart from the team targets, the Incumbent will be accountable for personal targets as well in defined territory.Revenue Generation
Drive revenue growth by effectively managing and expanding the sales pipeline.Driving the sales cycle / process by understanding the customer buying process and needs; focussing on solutions; seeking to understand the challenge; keeping a consultative approach; and obtaining customer commitments.Evolve the team to a revenue generating mindset from the current service delivery orientation.Maintain strong relationship with key clients, partners and stakeholders.Active involvement in strategic sales activities including super premium account management and deal negotiations.Client Relationship & Business Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in educational institutions.Ensure excellent client servicing and account management to drive customer satisfaction and retention.Represent the company at industry events, workshops, conferences and networking opportunities.Operational & Financial Management
Oversee budget allocation, sales forecasting, and financial planning for the division in consultation with National Head -Sales.Ensure timely reporting of sales performance, pipeline status, and market insights to senior management.Optimize pricing models and contract negotiations to drive profitability.(ref : iimjobs.com)