Area Sales Manager

ESP Engineered; Nashik District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marut Drones is looking for a dynamic Sales Manager based in Nashik District, Maharashtra. The ideal candidate will enhance market presence by building client relationships, overseeing a sales team, and expanding the distribution network. Responsibilities include arranging sales visits, achieving sales targets, and managing team performance. Applicants should have 5-8 years of sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields. Experience in drone sales is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in sales, with at least 3 years as Area Sales Manager or Territory Sales Manager.
• Experience in institutional drone sales is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of regional market for drones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales team to drive business growth.
• Build strong client relationships and achieve sales targets.
• Expand distribution network and monitor sales progress.

Skills

Excellent sales skills

Strong communication skills

Team management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

MBA with marketing or PG Diploma in sales and marketing

Job description

Marut Drones is India's leading Industrial Drone Manufacturer based in Hyderabad. Known for our powerful and innovative drones, we have 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.

Role Overview

Marut is seeking a dynamic and results‑driven 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, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our market presence and ensuring the success of our sales operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Arranging sales visits with prospective clients
• Maintaining proper sales and performance records
• Participating in trade exhibitions, conferences, etc.
• Negotiating sales contracts and designing packages
• Achieving sales targets
• Planning daily/monthly sales activities for Sales Officers
• Daily monitoring of sales progress – lead generation, customer meetings, closures
• Capability to develop a new distribution network by appointing new dealers and distributors and managing the existing distribution network
• General administration and team management
• Capable to expand company customer base and ensure its strong presence by adopting new strategies
• To support and drive the sales team and monitor their calls & conversions on a daily basis

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 your region and surrounding areas where dealers & 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 & leadership skills

Qualifications

• BE / B-Tech or / and MBA with marketing / PG Diploma in sales and marketing
• 5–8 years of experience and minimum 3 years of working as Area Sales Manager or Territory Sales Manager
• Proactive & result oriented
• Able to communicate extremely well and relate to all levels in the organization
• Team Player
• Preferred industry if any (channel development, agri tractors, farm machinery)