Job Title: Academic Sales Executive – Higher Education Books
Location: Kolkata
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Academic Publishing / Book Distribution
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Academic Sales Executive for promotion and sales of higher academic books to State & Central Colleges, Universities, Professional Institutes, and Libraries. The candidate will be responsible for book selection promotion, faculty interaction, arranging book displays/exhibitions, and developing institutional relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Visit State & Central Colleges, Universities, Research Institutes, and Professional Institutions for promotion of higher academic books
- Coordinate with Professors, HODs, Librarians, and Academic Departments for book selection and recommendations
- Arrange academic book displays, exhibitions, and promotional activities within campuses and institutions
- Promote textbooks, reference books, research publications, and professional academic titles across various disciplines
- Develop and maintain strong institutional and faculty relationships
- Generate enquiries and follow up for institutional orders and library requirements
- Provide catalogues, title information, and publisher updates to institutions
- Coordinate with internal sales and supply teams for timely order execution
- Maintain visit reports, customer database, and sales records
Preferred Areas of Knowledge
- Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, Science, Commerce, Humanities, or other Higher Academic publications
- Familiarity with academic publishers and institutional procurement processes will be an advantage
Requirements
- Graduate/Postgraduate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel for institutional visits
- Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Email, MS Office)
- Smart, confident, and professional approach
- Experience in academic publishing/book sales preferred but not mandatory
Salary & Benefits
- Salary negotiable based on experience
- Travel allowance & performance incentives may be provided
Working Hours
- As per institutional visit schedules and office requirements
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their CV to:
Sarat Book House Pvt Ltd
Phone: 9330322340
Email: [email protected]
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Applicants should be willing to travel regularly to college/universities for in-person sales and marketing meetings. (Yes / No)
Work Location: In person
