Area Sales Manager

Marut Drones; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marut Drones, based in Hyderabad, is hiring an Area Sales Manager to lead their sales team and drive business growth. The role requires building client relationships, achieving sales targets, and expanding the distribution network. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales record, preferably with experience in institutional drone sales. Strong communication and management skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive compensation is offered, and the position is located in Maharashtra.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing dealer/distributor networks.
• Experience in institutional drone sales is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience with at least 3 years as Area Sales Manager or Territory Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

• Arrange sales visits with prospective clients.
• Negotiate sales contracts and design packages.
• Expand company customer base and ensure strong presence.

Skills

Excellent sales skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of the region

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing

MBA with marketing/PG Diploma in sales and marketing

Job description

About Marut

Marut Drones is India's leading Industrial Drone Manufacturer based in Hyderabad. It has developed popular models like Agricopter for precision agriculture, Hepicopter for long‑range deliveries, Seed copter for afforestation, and Marut ZAP for mosquito eradication and disease prediction. Marut Drones has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the FICCI Award for Sustainable Agriculture, Telangana State Industries Award 2022 for Best Startup, NASSCOM Emerging Technology Award for Drones and AI, and South India Business Award. These accolades highlight the company's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and transformative impact across industries.

Job Description

Marut is seeking a dynamic and results‑driven Area Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships, achieving sales targets, and expanding our distribution network, with a focus on strategic planning, team management, and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange sales visits with prospective clients
• Give product demonstrations
• Maintain sales and performance records
• Participate in trade exhibitions, conferences, etc.
• Negotiate sales contracts and design packages
• Achieve sales targets
• Plan daily/monthly sales activities for Sales Officers
• Daily monitoring of sales progress—lead generation, customer meetings, closures
• Develop new distribution network by appointing new dealers/distributors and managing existing network
• Handle general administration and team management
• Expand company customer base and ensure strong presence by adopting new strategies
• Support and drive the sales team; monitor their calls and conversion daily

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Excellent sales skills with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing dealer/distributor networks
• Experience in institutional drone sales is a plus, but not required
• Strong understanding of the region and surrounding areas where dealers and customers for Marut AGRI Drones can be identified
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Good communication, managerial, analytical, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• BE/B‑Tech or MBA with marketing/PG Diploma in sales and marketing
• 5–8 years of experience and at least 3 years as Area Sales Manager or Territory Sales Manager
• Proactive and result‑oriented
• Excellent communication at all organizational levels
• Team player
• Preferred industry exposure to channel development, agri tractors, farm machinery

Compensation

Competitive; we are open to discuss.