Manager, Sales

As a Manager Sales, you will:

• Own and drive achievement of total software revenue targets and management business objectives (MBOs).
• Develop and execute strategic sales, marketing, and business development plans to exceed growth targets in Central Government Ministries.
• Plan and implement growth strategies across software, consulting services, and education services.
• Generate new business through strategic-based selling and management of key customer relationships.
• Formulate and execute territory and business plans based on market potential and company initiatives.

• Lead, coach, and develop sales representatives to achieve and exceed individual and team goals.
• Assign equitable sales goals, and account responsibilities; optimize utilization of staff and resources.
• Hire, onboard, train, and continuously develop new and existing sales executives.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to the team on territory management, sales methodologies, policies, and best practices.

• Actively participate in strategic sales calls and executive-level customer presentations.
• Assume a consultative role in complex sales engagements, helping customers interpret technical and business needs.
• Direct internal resources (pre-sales, post-sales, consulting, contracts, and pricing teams) to support account strategies and close opportunities.
• Ensure strong follow-up with customers to measure satisfaction, retain business, and uncover expansion opportunities.

• Ensure team alignment with BASE (or Strategic) sales methodology, including use of Account Plans, Opportunity Plans, and CRM tools.
• Coordinate account strategies with sales management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work closely with Strategic Pricing to negotiate contracts, bids, and complex proposals.
• Prepare, review, and support complex quotations and proposals.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecasts across software and services.
• Manage and monitor business expenses responsibly.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or a related discipline.
• Position is based out of Delhi.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in sales, marketing, or technical support within software, hardware, or technology services.
• Working with OEM or Large Consulting organizations will be preferred.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of other sales professionals strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success selling complex software solutions and services in a consultative, strategic sales environment.
• Strong knowledge of software and/or hardware acquisition cycles and buying influences.

• Advanced understanding of strategic sales methodologies (BASE or Strategic Selling).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse territory dynamics and develop actionable sales plans.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align customer needs to value-driven solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

• Sales Planning & Execution: Develops and delivers results-driven sales strategies.
• Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored, high-value solutions.
• Relationship Building: Builds trust-based, long-term partnerships with customers and stakeholders.
• Leadership & Coaching: Inspires, develops, and holds teams accountable for performance.
• Insight-Driven Value Creation: Uses data and market insights to drive compelling value propositions.
• Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and resolves challenges to maintain momentum.

• Access to recreation and fitness resources, including recorded classes.
• Well-being programs designed to reduce stress and support productivity.
• A flexible, inclusive, and people-first work environment.

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