Sales Head - Corporate Sales
About Cranes Varsity :
Cranes Varsity is a pioneer Technical Training institute turned EdTech Platform offering Technology educational services for over 24 years. Being a trusted partner of over 5000+ reputed Academia, Corporate & Defence Organizations we have successfully trained 1 Lakh+ engineers and placed 70,000+ engineers. Cranes Varsity offers high-impact hands-on technology training to Graduates, Universities, Working Professionals, and the Corporate & Defence sectors.
Job Title: Sales Head – Corporate Sales
Position – Sales Head – Corporate Sales
Department – Sales & Marketing
Experience – Minimum 8 Years – 15 years of Edtech/IT/Corporate/Institutions etc
Education – Should have completed Any Degree BE, BTECH, ME, MTECH, MCA
Job Description
The Sales Head for Corporate Sales in EdTech will be responsible for developing and leading the overall strategy for selling educational technology solutions to
corporate clients. his role requires a deep understanding of corporate training and learning needs, with a focus on expanding the company’s footprint in the corporate education sector.
1. Corporate Sales Strategy Development:
- Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for corporate clients, targeting companies that need scalable learning solutions.
- Identify key verticals, sectors, and large enterprise opportunities to drive business growth.
- Align sales strategies with overall business goals, focusing on high-revenue opportunities and long-term partnerships.
2. Business Development and Account Management:
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers (e.g., HR Directors, Learning & Development Managers, and CEOs) at large enterprises.
- Drive new business by identifying potential clients and presenting tailored EdTech solutions for corporate learning and development.
- Manage key corporate accounts, ensuring ongoing engagement and maximizing upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
3. Collaboration with Product and Marketing Teams:
- Collaborate with product development teams to ensure EdTech solutions align with corporate learning needs, such as compliance
training, leadership development, or upskilling. - Provide input on product features and enhancements based on feedback from corporate clients.
- Work with marketing teams to create targeted campaigns and promotional materials for corporate clients, ensuring messaging
speaks directly to their pain points.
4. Sales Team Leadership:
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of corporate sales professionals to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Develop training programs to enhance the team’s ability to effectively sell EdTech solutions to the corporate sector.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on results, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
5. Negotiation and Deal Closing:
- Lead negotiations with corporate clients, managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
- Present compelling proposals and solutions that demonstrate a deep understanding of corporate training needs.
- Ensure profitable deal structures and contract terms that protect the company’s interests while meeting client needs.
6. Sales Forecasting and Reporting:
- Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and reports, providing senior leadership with visibility into sales pipeline, performance, and growth strategies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust sales strategies as necessary to achieve revenue goals.
7. Customer Retention and Engagement:
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention by maintaining regular contact with key corporate accounts and addressing any issues or concerns.
- Oversee the successful implementation of EdTech solutions within client organizations, ensuring they meet learning and
development goals. - Build long-term relationships with corporate clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
8. Market Research and Competitive Analysis:
- Stay informed about trends and innovations in corporate learning and development, particularly in the EdTech space.
- Conduct regular competitive analysis to identify differentiators, strengths, and areas for improvement in the company’s offerings.
- Provide strategic input on product development, pricing, and market positioning based on customer feedback and market demands.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with sales manager by managing schedules, filing important documents and communicating relevant information.
- Responsible for getting business for the Corporate Training services in Various sectors.
- Key Account Management & Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
- Lead / Pipeline Generation
- Conduct events & activities and capture leads
- Preparing and then following up on any sales quotations made for clients, negotiating terms with the client at a cost best suited for them.
- Responsible for generation of weekly & monthly report for the team
- Payment follow up with clients
Desired Skills and Experience
- Negotiation Skills
- Selling to Customer Ne
- edsMotivation for Sales & Target Oriented
- Building Relationships
Desired Candidate Profile
- Strong written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills.
- Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities
can be acquired - 08 years to 15 years experience in a university environment and/or working in development/management organization.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills: This includes presentation/speaking skills and small group facilitation. Exemplary writing
and editing skills are required - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- Strong computing skills, including the ability to self-teach in order to gain mastery systems as well as the ability to train others in systems.