Sales Manager Jobs Opening in Sri laxmi Group of companies at Pondicherry
Sales Manager
Job Description
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly experienced and result-driven Sales Manager with a proven background in sales of sanitary products, construction materials, blue metals, plywoods, or related building materials. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in B2B, field sales, or dealer/distributor channel sales, and must possess excellent communication skills in both English and Hindi.
This is a field-oriented leadership role, requiring a candidate who can not only manage a sales team but also actively drive revenue growth, build strong client relationships, and expand market presence in the region. Only male candidates will be considered for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales Strategy and Execution:
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Develop and implement sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.
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Plan and execute business development activities across assigned product categories: sanitaryware, plywoods, construction materials, and more.
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Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
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Ensure daily/weekly/monthly sales planning and performance tracking.
2. Business Development & Client Handling:
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Identify, approach, and convert new clients, contractors, builders, architects, and institutional buyers.
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Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as distributors, dealers, and project consultants.
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Conduct field visits regularly to strengthen client engagement and gather feedback.
3. Team Supervision and Training:
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Lead and mentor a team of Sales Executives or Territory Managers, guiding them in achieving their targets.
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Conduct regular training sessions for product knowledge, sales techniques, and client handling.
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Motivate the team through goal-setting, performance tracking, and coaching.
4. Channel and Territory Management:
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Expand the channel partner network (dealers/distributors) in untapped areas.
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Resolve channel conflicts and ensure healthy business relations with partners.
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Optimize territory coverage and customer engagement through proper routing and field planning.
5. Reporting and Forecasting:
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Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, sales performance, and pipeline updates.
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Submit timely reports to senior management on sales targets, achievements, market challenges, and customer feedback.
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Forecast monthly/quarterly sales and align stock and logistics planning accordingly.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA is an added advantage.
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Experience: Minimum 5–8 years in B2B sales, preferably in construction-related sectors (sanitaryware, building materials, blue metals, plywoods, hardware, etc.).
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Sales Acumen: Deep understanding of the sales cycle, customer decision-making process, and construction material trade.
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Language Skills: Must be fluent in English and Hindi (written and spoken). Regional language proficiency is a plus.
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Technical Proficiency: Familiar with CRM tools, sales tracking apps, Microsoft Office, and digital reporting tools.
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Travel: Willing to travel extensively within assigned regions/territories.
Personal Attributes:
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Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
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Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Confident, target-driven, and persistent in client follow-ups.
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Ability to handle high-pressure sales environments and long sales cycles.
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Professional appearance and attitude suited for corporate/client meetings.
More information about this Sales Manager Job
Please go through the below FAQs to get all answers related to the given Sales Manager job
- What are the job requirements to apply for this Sales Manager job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 3+ year experience as an Sales Manager
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: B.Com, BBA/BBM
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Sales Manager is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Sales Manager position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Sales Manager in our Organisation.
