Area Sales Manager

Sarom Fab; Thane, Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarom Fab in Maharashtra seeks an energetic sales professional to convert prospects into long-term clients and drive revenue across India.

You will develop sales strategies, present products, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with CRM, Marketing, and Operations to ensure superior service.

MBA or degree in Business/Marketing is preferred; 3–10 years in textiles sales and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–10 years of sales experience in textiles/fabrics or related industries.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to identify and convert potential customers.
• Willingness to travel across India for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert potential customers into long-term clients.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve or exceed targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Conduct market research to uncover new opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals professionally.
• Represent the brand to clients with a positive image.
• Deliver product presentations and demonstrations.
• Prepare detailed sales reports for the reporting manager.
• Collaborate with CRM, Marketing, Operations for service delivery.
• Plan and execute monthly sales tours targeting high-potential areas.
• Maintain records of sales activities using the SFM app.
• Gather market intelligence to support strategic decisions.
• Participate in exhibitions and events, manage product displays.
• Ensure adherence to policies and ethical standards.
• Travel extensively across India for business development.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

MBA or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and convert potential customers into long-term clients.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve or exceed targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct market research to uncover new business opportunities and understand client needs.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals effectively and professionally.
• Represent the company to clients, ensuring a positive and consistent brand image.
• Deliver impactful product presentations and demonstrations.
• Prepare and share detailed sales reports with the reporting manager.
• Collaborate with internal teams (CRM, Marketing, Operations) to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Plan and execute monthly sales tours, targeting high-potential areas and key clients.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities via the SFM app and ensure timely reporting.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in exhibitions and events, and manage visual product displays.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and compliance protocols.
• Travel extensively across India for business development and client engagement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: MBA or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–10 years of sales experience, preferably in textiles, fabrics, or related industries.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to identify and convert potential customers.
• Professional demeanor and ability to represent the brand in formal settings.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and quick to learn new tools and processes.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel extensively across India (Assigned Zone) for client meetings and business development.