Suraasa - Manager - Sales

Description:

- At Suraasa, we are transforming the global teaching landscape by enabling teachers to upskill, grow, and find better career opportunities.

- We are looking for a Sales Manager for School Subscriptions for our Hyderabad office, to execute our sales strategy on the ground.

- You will manage the sales pipeline, close deals with schools, and lead a team of Associates.

- This is a hands-on sales leadership role, perfect for someone who has already spent 5+ years selling to schools and is now ready to take team + revenue ownership.

- Location: Hyderabad.

Key Accountability & Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to closure.

- Build strong relationships with school leaders (principals, trustees, directors).

- Present product demos and negotiate subscription contracts.

- Convert VPs sales strategy into actionable regional plans.

- Supervise 2 Associates handling outreach and follow-ups.

- Track pipeline health, maintain CRM dashboards, and report progress.

- Partner with the operations team to ensure seamless onboarding of schools.

KPIs / Success Measures:

- Monthly subscription closures (no. of schools).

- Revenue targets achieved.

- Sales cycle duration and conversion ratio.

- Team productivity metrics (calls, meetings, follow-ups).

Qualification Criteria:

- 5+ years of B2B school sales experience.

- MBA/PG in Sales, Marketing, or Education preferred.

- Excellent communication, presentation & closing skills.

- Ability to manage and mentor junior sales reps.