Sales Manager

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Industry: Photography & EventsEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: NelloreExperience: 2–5 years in sales, preferably in photography, events, weddings, or a related industry

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our studio’s sales activities and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to convert photography inquiries into confirmed bookings.

The Sales Manager will manage leads from initial inquiry through booking, develop client relationships, achieve sales targets, and coordinate closely with the photography and operations teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and convert leads received through phone calls, WhatsApp, social media, website, referrals, and other channels.

Understand clients’ photography requirements and recommend suitable packages and services.

Prepare and present photography packages, quotations, and proposals.

Follow up consistently with prospective clients and maintain an organized sales pipeline.

Negotiate pricing and packages while maintaining the studio’s profitability.

Achieve monthly sales targets.

Build strong relationships with clients and generate repeat business and referrals.

Monitor sales performance, conversion rates, lead sources, and revenue.

Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, bookings, and customer interactions.

Coordinate with photographers, editors, and operations teams after bookings are confirmed.

Handle customer questions, objections, and concerns professionally.

Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and corporate/event clients.

Develop strategies to increase bookings during off-peak periods.

Provide regular sales reports and insights to management.

Stay updated on competitors, market trends, photography packages, and customer preferences.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification preferred.

2–5 years of experience in sales or business development.

Experience in photography studios, wedding photography, events, hospitality, or creative services is an advantage.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong negotiation and closing abilities.

Good knowledge of lead management and sales follow-up processes.

Ability to work with sales targets and performance metrics.

Strong customer relationship management skills.

Comfortable using WhatsApp, CRM tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and social media platforms.

Leadership and team-management skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Willingness to work weekends and during peak wedding/event seasons when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Monthly sales revenue

Number of confirmed bookings

Lead-to-booking conversion rate

Average booking value

Follow-up and response time

Customer retention and referrals

Team sales performance

Gross profit/margin per booking

Incentives: Performance-based incentives/commission on achieved sales targets.

The ideal candidate is confident, energetic, persuasive, and customer-focused, with a passion for photography and events. They should be comfortable speaking with clients, handling negotiations, leading a sales team, and taking ownership of revenue targets.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement

Experience:

Sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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