Account Manager - South India

Axis Communications AB; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications AB is hiring an Account Manager for the South India region to grow business with end customers and collaborate with channel partners in Chennai. You will nurture relationships with government and enterprise accounts, while enabling distributors, system integrators, VARs, and resellers to drive Axis solutions.

You will train partners, coordinate regional marketing activities, and work with internal teams to maximize growth and deliver a superior customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification required.
• 5–8 years of experience in sales or account management with channel partners preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets through channel partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage business with identified end-customer accounts in South India.
• Collaborate with channel partners (distributors, system integrators, VARs) to identify opportunities.
• Train and enable channel partners on Axis products, solutions, and value propositions.
• Plan and coordinate partner marketing activities with regional teams.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve regional targets.

Skills

Driven & results-oriented

Relationship-building

Networking skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Account Manager - South India

Background

Are you passionate about building customer relationships and driving business growth? As an Account Manager – South Region, you will be responsible for developing business with identified end-customer accounts across the region. You will work closely with system integrators, value-added resellers, distributors, and other channel partners to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, and drive sustainable revenue growth. You will also support Axis’ Channel Partner Program by providing ongoing training, coaching, and education. In addition, you will help set targets, monitor performance, and support the development of a strong and effective channel network. This position is based in Chennai, India.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with key channel partners to address identified customer accounts and develop new business opportunities.
• Develop and manage relationships with identified end-user and government accounts, including law enforcement agencies and state institutions.
• Build and maintain a strong channel infrastructure comprising distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, and other channel partners.
• Train, coach, and educate channel partners on Axis products, solutions, and value propositions.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and follow up on partner marketing activities in collaboration with the regional marketing team.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve the annual and quarterly targets set for the region.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize growth opportunities and deliver a strong customer experience.

Profile (Requirements For This Job)

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 5–8 years of experience in a similar sales or account management role.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets through channel partners.
• Experience working with end customers, government accounts, system integrators, distributors, or value-added resellers is preferred.
• Strong understanding of customer and market needs, with the ability to analyze and prioritize opportunities.

Skills And Competencies

• Driven, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Good knowledge of networking, IP-based technologies, and related applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused, proactive, and commercially aware.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and strong professional values.
• Committed to acting in line with Axis’ core values.

Type of Employment

Permanent Employment

Posting End Date

2026-11-07

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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