National Sales Director, School Sales

9 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Oxford University Press Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year
National Sales Director, School Sales

Location:
Chennai, TN, IN, 600001

Salary: Dependent on Skills and Experience

Division: Education

Department: Sales

About the Role
  • Location: Noida
Introduction –

This is a strategic leadership opportunity to join a globally respected educational organization committed to shaping the future of learning. As Sales Director, you will lead the growth of our School Education business, driving adoption of innovative products and expanding our market presence. This role offers the chance to influence strategy, build high-performing teams, and work on transformative initiatives that align with our mission of delivering quality education.


Opportunity –

As Sales Director, you will be responsible for delivering budgeted sales growth, expanding the user school base, and increasing revenue market share. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and executing sales strategies and Go-to-Market plans for school adoption.
  • Driving adoption of digital and blended learning products.
  • Implementing best-in-class sales processes and governance frameworks.
  • Building sales team capability through structured interventions in collaboration with HR, Product, and Finance.
  • Reviewing and updating sales policies to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
  • Monitoring competitor activities and enhancing competitive positioning.
  • Staying updated on technological changes impacting the school business and recommending innovations.
  • Setting sales budgets, managing overheads, and co-creating credit policies.
  • Optimizing organizational structures to maximize efficiency and growth.
  • Building strong relationships with key customers, booksellers, and educational institutions.
  • Collaborating with marketing and product teams to ensure market-aligned product development and pricing.
  • Upholding the highest standards of business ethics and reinforcing OUP's public image.

Your leadership will directly impact OUP's ability to deliver educational excellence and maintain its position as a trusted partner in the school education sector.

About You

Essential Criteria:

  • PGDM/MBA degree.
  • 15–20 years of sales experience in a professionally managed organization, including senior managerial roles.
  • Proven experience in leading large teams and driving sales growth.
  • Strong understanding of customer relationship management and performance management tools.
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing relationships across all organizational levels and remote teams.
  • High integrity, dependability, and results orientation.
Queries

Please contact with any queries relating to this role.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

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