Area Sales Manager - Coimbatore

Credit Saison India; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Saison India in Coimbatore seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead and grow our sales operations. You will guide a team, expand market share, and build strong customer relationships, while collaborating with marketing, product, and service teams to ensure cohesive market penetration. Fluency in English and Tamil is required and frequent travel within the region is expected. The role emphasizes strategic planning and performance reporting for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven sales management experience, preferably in Coimbatore.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of local market dynamics and customer base in Coimbatore.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet/exceed targets for the Coimbatore region.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a sales team to optimize performance.
• Identify new business opportunities through market analysis and segmentation.
• Nurture existing client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct market visits, gather insights, and report to senior management.
• Forecast and present sales performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate and close profitable sales agreements in line with policy.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Team Building

Strategic Planning

CRM Proficiency

Negotiation

Market Analysis

English & Tamil fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Area Sales Manager to lead and develop our sales operations within the Coimbatore region. This role involves achieving sales targets, expanding market share, and building strong customer relationships.

Job Responsibilities:**

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed assigned sales targets and quotas for the Coimbatore area.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to optimize their performance.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, including market analysis, competitive assessment, and customer segmentation.
• Manage and nurture existing client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct regular market visits to understand customer needs, identify trends, and gather competitive intelligence.
• Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and customer service teams to ensure a cohesive approach to market penetration.
• Negotiate and close sales agreements, ensuring profitability and adherence to company policies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, product knowledge, and best sales practices.

Job Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in sales management, with at least 5 years of experience, preferably within the Coimbatore market.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the local market dynamics and customer base in Coimbatore.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned territory.
• Fluency in English and Tamil is required.

Credit Saison India is a rapidly growing NBFC primarily focusing on providing innovative credit solutions to underserved populations through technology-driven lending and partnerships.