Area Sales Manager

Paytm; Sehore; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Paytm in India seeks a Senior Field Sales Manager to lead a high-performing sales team in Madhya Pradesh, focusing on merchant onboarding and achieving growth targets.

You will build and nurture relationships with existing clients, identify upsell opportunities, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve satisfaction. The role emphasizes strategic market analysis and leadership across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in area sales management or similar role.
• Proven revenue growth through effective team leadership.
• Strong field sales knowledge including relationship building and negotiation.
• Excellent communication across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of sales professionals to achieve targets through field sales strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients; identify upsell opportunities.
• Lead onboarding for new merchants into our payment ecosystem.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to stay competitive.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Negotiation

Account planning

Communication skills

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage a team of sales professionals to achieve business targets through effective field sales strategies.
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling merchant acquiring services.
  
• Lead the onboarding process for new merchants, ensuring seamless integration into our payment ecosystem.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer issues and improve overall satisfaction ratings.
  
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead in the competitive payments landscape.
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10-15 years of experience in area sales management or similar role, preferably in merchant acquiring or related fields.
  
• Proven track record of achieving significant revenue growth through successful team handling and leadership.
  
• Strong understanding of field sales principles, including relationship building, negotiation techniques, and account planning.
  
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders at all levels.