Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Sales Lead - Development sector publication

Microfinance Insights(www.microfinanceinsights.com), an Intellecap publication, is a bimonthly magazine that analyzes the latest trends in the microfinance sector and serves as a consolidated, comprehensive resource.

Beyond Profit (www.beyondprofit.com), launched in May 2009, is a new quarterly magazine focused on social enterprise and social investing in developing and emerging markets.

We distribute at responsible finance and social finance conferences around the world and have a readership of 10,000.
Intellecap, the company that publishes the magazines, is a pioneer in providing comprehensive market-based solutions that help build and scale innovative businesses committed to economic and social development. Today it has offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi (India), and in Palo Alto (California, USA) with employee strength of 55 domain experts and experienced professionals from mainstream business sectors.

About the role:
If you are looking for a way to use your advertising/sales skills and make a positive impact, join our team as the Advertising/Sales Lead for the two magazines. The magazines are targeting sales and advertisement revenues, as well as grant support to provide an additional foundation for growth.

Responsibilities:
    * Develop a sales strategy and corresponding activities for the magazines that ensures attainment of publications' sales goals and profitability in line with company vision and values.
    * Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
    * Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
    * Serve as lead in sales calls, presentations and proposal responses to local and global clients.
    * Identify opportunities and lead pitches for grant support while drawing support from a team of sales associates.
    * Maintain accurate records of all outreach, sales, and activity reports, and utilize the same to further outreach.

Job Specifications:
    * 3-5 years of experience in sales management.
    * Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
    * Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.
    * Proven leadership and ability to drive sales.
    * Experience in writing grant proposals is desirable.

Contact Info:
Please forward cover letter and resume to: jobs@intellecap.com