15h Left Sales Manager

Company Description Informa is a leading academic publishing business intelligence knowledge and events business creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100 Taylor Francis is one of the world s largest publishers of high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly journals books e-books and reference works We empower learners thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives We bring together diverse people ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts theories and truths that matter And we ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798 Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications This requires open minds the opportunity for robust debate and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values Because that s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and ultimately foster human progress If you agree then we d love to hear from you What we offer in return At Taylor Francis we care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor Francis are invaluable We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about 30 days annual leave 4 volunteering days annually Day off for your birthday Pension contributions Medical insurance for self and dependents life cover and personal accident cover for self Seasonal social and charitable events Training and development This role will report into Regional Director West South Target Achievement 1 Support the Regional Head in meeting regional sales targets by identifying new business opportunities 2 Engage with institutions to present proposals negotiate contracts and close deals Institutional Engagement 1 Build relationships with educational institutions ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term collaboration 2 Gather market intelligence and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making Field Operations 1 Collaborate with field support staff to collect actionable insights for negotiations and reporting 2 Spend extended periods in the field to strengthen institutional networks Key Performance Indicators KPIs Individual sales targets Client acquisition and retention metrics Contribution to overall regional goals Qualifications Skills and behaviours required Negotiation Client Relationship Management Market analysis Adherence to the internal departmental policies Sales strategy business model implementation regular field reporting Additional Information We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face That s why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more When you re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at conference - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely You must have the right to live and work in India This role is based in the South of India Bangalore and Chennai Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis and we will be interviewing alongside advertising We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity Being Yourself at Taylor Francis If you re excited about working with Taylor Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don t fit every item listed above At Taylor Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life Taylor Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves Taylor Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor If you have a disability or face another barrier and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please contact Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor Francis are invaluable We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site Or better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture It s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T F