AGM – Sales, GBT (F/M/D)

Klüber Lubrication; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Health Insurance

Safe Environment

Sustainability & Social Commitment

Personal Development

Job summary

Klüber Lubrication is looking for an AGM – Sales, GBT in Bangalore with a hybrid work arrangement. In this role, you will lead a skilled sales team, drive sales forecasts, and implement strategic initiatives aligned with global goals.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in lubricant sales, excellent leadership skills, and is a Graduate Engineer, preferably in Mechanical or Automotive engineering, complemented by an MBA.

We value diversity and provide comprehensive health insurance, a safe working environment, and various personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer with 15+ years of experience in lubricants sales.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GBT India Sales team providing strategic guidance.
• Drive achievement of sales forecasts for Klüber and OKS brands.
• Implement Global Business Team strategy in alignment with global heads.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Customer engagement

Education

Graduate Engineer (Mechanical/Automotive)

MBA

Job description

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry – from automotive to food processing.

Location: Bangalore, Hybrid Work arrangement.

Position

AGM – Sales, GBT (F/M/D)

Responsibilities

• Lead the GBT India Sales team of 10+ members, providing strategic and operational guidance.
• Drive achievement of annual sales forecasts for Klüber and OKS brands.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Global Business Team (GBT) strategy in alignment with strategic initiatives with global vertical GBT‑x heads.
• Responsible for improving and sustaining gross margin performance across the region.
• Promote business development through a value‑selling approach and innovative solutions.
• Inspire, guide, and support team members and channel partners as needed.
• Organise and oversee customer engagement initiatives such as seminars and Tech Days.
• Champion operational excellence with a focus on product innovations, energy efficiency, sustainability, digitization, and future‑oriented projects.
• Mentor and develop team members, with special focus on talents, to build a high‑performing, growth‑oriented workforce.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer, preferably Mechanical / Automotive Engineer + MBA with a minimum of 15+ years of experience selling lubricants.
• Minimum 5 years of leading highly skilled teams in a sales environment.

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.