Sales Manager (Trade Publishing) – South India

Brand : Leadstart

Website: www.leadstartcorp.com

Please email your CV to: [email protected] / [email protected]

Job Summary

We are seeking an aggressive and network-driven Sales Manager for South India to expand our publishing footprint across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Based out of a major regional hub (such as Bengaluru or Chennai), you will drive field sales, manage local distributors, and directly pitch our catalog to bookstores & institutions. The ideal candidate has deep existing relationships within the South Indian book trade market and a proven track record of growing regional sales territories.

Key Responsibilities

Territory Sales & Execution

·      Drive primary a sales across the South India territory (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala ) to meet monthly and annual revenue targets.

·      Conduct extensive field travel to map out towns, visit book markets, and secure orders for front list and backlist titles.

·      Ensure maximum product visibility and stock availability at retail counters, independent bookstores, and airport retail chains.

Account & Distributor Management

·      Manage, evaluate, and expand our network of regional distributors and wholesale traders across South India.

·      Pitch our books, for institutional sales to schools, colleges, offices, and libraries for institutional adoption.

·      Monitor distributor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment with the central warehouse.

Collections

·      Take full ownership of outstanding collections and ensure timely payments from distributors and retail accounts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

·      Education: Graduate degree in any stream (Business, Marketing, or Arts).

·      Experience: 2-10 years of on-field sales experience in trade publishing (non-academic book) , distribution, in South India.

·      Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Hindi, along with working proficiency in at least one or more South Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, or Malayalam) is highly preferred.

·      Market Knowledge: Established, strong relationships with regional book distributors and retailers.

·      Travel: Highly mobile role requiring 60%–70% travel across markets in South India.

• ·      Assets: Must possess a valid driving license and a personal vehicle for local field movement.

Please email your CV to: [email protected] / [email protected]