Area Manager - Channel Sales - Building

Axis Communications; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis in India seeks a senior sales manager to drive Ashirvad product sales across the defined geographic area, delivering profitable growth through planning, deployment and management of sales personnel.

You will forecast revenue, develop sales strategies with Region Head, monitor performance, coordinate with distributors and major accounts, and lead initiatives to expand market share in plumbing, building and infrastructure segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in sales and marketing roles.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales of Ashirvad's products in the defined geographic area.
• Forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue streams.
• Develop and implement area-specific sales plans and monitor performance.
• Lead recruitment, development and motivation of the sales team.
• Collaborate with Region Head to improve market share across product lines.
• Build relationships with distributors, developers and key influencers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Sales leadership

Marketing strategy

Communication

Presentation skills

MS Office

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsible for managing sales of Ashirvad's products in the defined geographic area and ensure consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through planning, deployment and management of sales personnel. Identify objectives, strategies and action plans to maximize short- and long-term sales & earnings and promote Ashirvad's presence in the assigned area. Sales Planning and Reporting Accurately forecast annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams. Collaborate with Region Head to develop sales strategies to improve market share in all product lines. Monitor area sales, analyze variances and develop & implement area specific sales action plans to ensure revenue growth across product categories. Maintain sales staff and distributor performance records to effectively analyze business and individual performance; provide productivity reports as required to management. Sales Execution Perform sales activities for major accounts and negotiate sales price and discounts in consultation with Region Head. Map the retail outlets in the area and allocate them to the sales team. Create beat plan for TGEs and TGMs and monitor its adherence; assist them in establishing personal contact and rapport with key influencers, decision-makers in the area. Liaise with major accounts and negotiate sales price and discounts in consultation with region head. Support projects sales by establishing & maintaining regular contact with local developers, individual house builder's regional industry/influencer bodies and associations, track upcoming developments and coordinate with the Regional Project Sales Managers to develop and convert leads for Project sales. Drive and monitor distributor performance on metrics of sales, on-time delivery, query resolution. Provide recommendations on new distributor appointment and distributor management system. Market Intelligence and Analysis: Constantly gather market and competitor intelligence, evaluate market trends and provide updates to Region Heads, along with recommendations for tackling. Compile and analyze region specific sales figures to derive sales trends and forecasts across products. Activations & Launches Provide inputs to the regional branding execution manager in devising apt branding initiatives for the area. Implement area specific trade promotional/branding/marketing initiatives activities and strive to ensure maximum visibility through the marketing and promotion activities. Conduct sales promotion activities and key plumber/architect/consultant meets. Resource management and development Responsible for the recruitment, direction, organization, performance appraisal, control and motivation of sales team to accomplish specific sales objectives. Educate and train sales team (self + through corporate sales training) in the areas of account sales and growth, selling & communication skills, presentation skills, competition tracking and business/financial matters on contracts/ invoicing etc. Role Specific Competencies: Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree Years/type of experience: 8+ years in sales and marketing roles Skills/Knowledge: Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trend information Ability to motivate and lead the sales team Experience in developing marketing and sales strategies Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to build relationships, Influencing and Negotiation ability Language: Fluent in English and local languages.

At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers' most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com.

Aliaxis' Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its "Growth with Purpose" strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.