Sales Manager

Job Title: Sales Manager Company: Abhishek Publications Location: Chandigarh (Responsible for Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: ₹2.0 LPA – ₹2.4 LPA (In-Hand) About the Company Abhishek Publications is one of India's leading academic and professional publishing houses with a strong presence in higher education, technical education, architecture, fashion, textile technology, management, engineering, and competitive examination publishing. The company collaborates with universities, colleges, libraries, government institutions, and industry stakeholders across India. Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Sales Manager to drive institutional sales and business growth across assigned territories. The role involves building relationships with educational institutions, universities, libraries, government departments, and key decision-makers while expanding the company's market presence throughout North India. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage institutional sales across assigned territories. Promote books, digital resources, and academic content solutions. Build strong relationships with universities, colleges, libraries, and educational institutions. Meet faculty members, librarians, principals, directors, department heads, and other decision-makers. Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base. Conduct product presentations and demonstrations. Manage distributor and channel partner relationships. Generate enquiries and convert leads into business opportunities. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order execution and customer satisfaction. Maintain records of meetings, sales activities, leads, and market intelligence. Represent the company at seminars, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and academic events. Monitor competitor activities and provide market feedback to management. Required Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong presentation and negotiation abilities. Relationship-building and networking skills. Self-motivated and target-driven personality. Good organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and manage assigned territories. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools. Willingness to travel extensively across the assigned region. Educational Qualification Graduate in any discipline. Experience Fresh graduates and candidates with up to 3 years of sales experience are encouraged to apply. Experience in educational publishing, institutional sales, academic sales, or business development will be an added advantage. Benefits & Compensation In-Hand Salary: ₹2.0 LPA – ₹2.4 LPA Travel & Stay Allowance borne by the company. Yearly performance-based bonus/incentives. Professional learning and career development opportunities. Exposure to educational institutions and government stakeholders. Opportunity to grow with a leading academic publishing organization. Travel Requirement Extensive travel across Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.