Educational Sales Manager

Role overview

Seven Mentor Training Pvt. Ltd. is hiring an experienced Sales Manager for its Pune location. The role sits within the education, EdTech, and IT training space and focuses on leading the admissions sales function to grow enrollments and revenue.

The organization is known for industry-oriented learning programs across Software Development, Cloud Computing, Data Science, AI, Cyber Security, Networking, Digital Marketing, and similar technology domains. This opening is intended for a driven professional who can lead a team, build sales performance, and improve conversion outcomes.

What the role involves

The selected professional will guide the admissions sales team, set performance direction, and help the business meet monthly and quarterly revenue goals. The position calls for both hands-on sales leadership and the ability to coach a team toward stronger results.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the admissions sales team so revenue and enrollment targets are consistently met.
• Sell IT training programs such as Java Full Stack, Data Science, AI & ML, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cyber Security, Networking, Digital Marketing, and other technology courses.
• Create and execute sales plans that support higher admissions and revenue generation.
• Track everyday sales activity, conversion trends, and team output using MIS reporting.
• Run coaching sessions, training workshops, and performance evaluations for sales staff on a regular basis.
• Ensure prompt follow-up on leads coming from digital marketing, walk-ins, calls, and other inquiry channels.
• Apply effective sales techniques to strengthen lead-to-admission conversion rates.
• Work closely with the marketing team to improve lead quality and the impact of campaigns.
• Manage escalations and maintain a positive applicant experience throughout the admission journey.
• Prepare forecasts, performance reports, and business updates for management review.
• Hire, train, and retain strong-performing sales executives.

Experience and fit

This position is suited to someone with 5 to 8 years of experience in educational sales, ideally within IT training or the EdTech sector. The company is also looking for candidates who have spent at least 2 to 3 years managing a sales team.

Applicants from IT training institutes, EdTech businesses, coaching centers, or professional education organizations will be given preference. The right candidate should be comfortable in a fast-moving, target-led environment and bring strong leadership as well as commercial judgment.

Skills and qualifications

• Hands-on experience in educational or EdTech sales
• Team leadership and people management
• Sales strategy and target planning
• Lead conversion and admissions funnel management
• Customer relationship handling
• Negotiation and communication
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• CRM tools and Microsoft Excel
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Ability to work under pressure in a goal-driven setup

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required
• An MBA in Marketing or Sales is preferred

Compensation and benefits

The position offers an annual salary in the range of INR 6,00,000 to INR 9,00,000, along with performance-based incentives.

• Career growth opportunities
• A leadership-level role
• A dynamic and collaborative workplace
• Employee training and development support

Additional details

Location: Pune, India. Employment type: Full-time. Industry: Education / EdTech / IT Training.

Interested candidates were invited to share their updated CV via email or contact the provided phone number.