Sales Team Lead

Company Description Simandhar Education is a leading finance and accounting education provider built at the intersection of AI, innovation, and global finance learning. In collaboration with Becker Professional Education, trusted by over 2 million students worldwide, Simandhar delivers globally benchmarked CPA, CMA, ACCA, EA, and AI-focused programs in India. The organization is known for its strong outcomes, including 90%+ pass rates, world toppers, extensive corporate partnerships, and thousands of successful global placements. With a board of advisors that includes senior leaders from major global companies and institutions, Simandhar integrates real industry insight into its programs. Simandhar positions itself as a career accelerator, combining mentorship, practical exposure, and AI-driven tools to build future-ready finance leaders.
Role Description The Sales Team Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad, responsible for driving student admissions and corporate sales for Simandhar's education programs. This role involves overseeing a sales team, setting targets, monitoring performance, and providing coaching to ensure consistent achievement of revenue and enrollment goals. The Sales Team Lead will engage with prospective learners and corporate partners through calls, meetings, and presentations, clearly communicating program benefits and guiding prospects through the decision-making process. Day-to-day responsibilities include pipeline management, forecasting, reporting sales metrics to leadership, and collaborating with marketing and academic teams to optimize campaigns and customer experience. The role also requires maintaining high standards of customer service, handling escalations, and continuously improving sales processes to support Simandhar's growth.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing.
• Candidates should possess Team Management skills, including coaching, performance monitoring, delegation, and motivation of sales teams.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Customer Service skills to build trust, address queries, and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills to interpret data, track KPIs, forecast performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Relevant experience in education, EdTech, or services sales, preferably in high-growth environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Hyderabad and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Comfort with CRM tools and basic digital productivity tools; exposure to AI-driven sales or analytics platforms is a plus.