Area Sales Manager - Coimbatore

Saison International; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Saison India is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead and develop our sales operations in the Coimbatore region. This role focuses on achieving sales targets, expanding market share, and building strong customer relationships.

You will guide a team of sales professionals, implement strategic plans, analyze market data, manage key accounts, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to drive market penetration. Fluency in English and Tamil is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sales management experience, preferably in Coimbatore market.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Deep knowledge of Coimbatore market dynamics and customer base.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the territory.
• Fluency in English and Tamil is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet/exceed targets for Coimbatore.
• Lead and mentor a team of sales professionals.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and conduct market analysis.
• Manage and nurture existing client relationships for retention.
• Conduct regular market visits to gauge needs and trends.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and performance analyses.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and customer service teams.
• Negotiate and close sales, ensuring profitability and policy adherence.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Sales leadership

English & Tamil fluency

CRM proficiency

Strategic planning

Communication & negotiation

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

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.

At Credit Saison India, we are driven by Innovation, Inclusion, and Integrity to create a meaningful Impact. As one of India's fastest-growing NBFC lenders, our mission is to bridge the credit gap and transform lives by empowering underserved communities. Our journey is fueled by a team of 1,400+ employees across 80+ branches, with an AUM of over $2 billion. Join us and help build a brighter financial future for millions across the country. Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CS India) is one of the country’s fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintechs. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India’s huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population. Credit Saison India is committed to growing as a lender and evolving its offerings in India for the long-term for MSMEs, households, individuals and more. Credit Saison India is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and has an AAA rating from CRISIL (a subsidiary of S&P Global) and CARE Ratings. Currently, Credit Saison India has a branch network of 80+ physical offices, 2.06 million active loans, an AUM of over US$2B and an employee base of about 1,400 employees. Credit Saison India is part of Saison International, a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people. Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ) of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and one of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment. Based in Singapore, Saison International’s global operations span over Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, with active investments in debt, equity, corporate venture capital, and technology.