Assistant Manager - Projects

Sonepar; Bidhannagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonepar India is seeking a Front End Sales professional based in Kolkata to develop project business across PAN India and drive EPC/OEM opportunities. You will manage proposal submissions, coordinate with partners, and work closely with sales, finance, procurement and marketing teams to close deals.

The role requires 6+ years in front end sales, fluency in English, and a strong network in industrial/electrical segments. Willingness to travel widely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical or MBA in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of Front End Sales experience in B2B electrical distribution.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Be the front line proposal sales force for communication with customers across product portfolio.
• Plan marketing activities with the business development team for assigned customers.
• Engage with partners (Rockwell/Emerson/Mersen/Belden/HMS) for opportunities and joint activities.
• Generate new leads and opportunities; achieve sales targets and AR collections.
• Coordinate with sales, pricing, and procurement for proposals and orders.
• Support finance and procurement for timely execution of payments and PO execution.

Skills

Front end sales

Proposal development

Vendor coordination

Relationship building

Marketing planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical

MBA or related field

Tools

Rockwell

Emerson

Belden

Job description

Job Description:

Sonepar Group (€23 billion in sales) is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services.

Sonepar in India, Formerly known as ESK India was founded in 2009, a Leader in B2B Electrical Distribution of electrical equipment, technical services, and related solutions for Telecom, Industrial Automation, Integrated Supply, Networking Solution, Renewable Energy, Lighting, Power Distribution, Cabling Solution, Safety Tools, and Engineering Supplies primarily focused on Industrial & Commercial markets. Keeping Customers at the heart of our business approach, we understand their unique needs and design perfect solutions in achieving our goal to be a customer‑centric organization.

Over the years we have built an extensive network of trusted partners who support us in offering a comprehensive line of innovative and durable products which are backed by our powerful logistics, comprising of numerous warehouses and offices Pan India. Our product specialists & engineers provide an exemplary experience to our customers by offering them a wide range of products with competitive prices, training, and customized solutions. We are proud to be certified as “Great Place To Work” which makes us the “Employer of Choice” for Candidates across various Industries.

JOB PURPOSE

This position supports the Project Head - East in Kolkata and is responsible for developing project business in PAN India. Handling project proposal for EPC/EU/OEM segment, increase brand awareness within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the Sonepar Front line Proposal Sales force for effective communication with Customers for all product portfolio.
• Plan the marketing activities across assigned customers with close-coordination with business development team.
• Active enagement with Partners (Rockwell/Emerson/Mersen/Belden/HMS etc) for opportunity specific discussion, update, plan for joing activities.
• New Lead/opportunity generation, Sales Target Achievement, AR Collection
• Close working with Sales Team for proper propasal submission & order closure.
• Co‑ordination with vendors and principals for pricing.
• Active engagement with Finance Team to support vendors payment.
• Co‑ordination with Procurement team for timely execution of PO.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• C&i & E&I projects proposal
• Instrumentation, Analyser, Actuators, PLC/VFD/SCADA/Vibration Monitoring/CCTV.
• Networking & Communication products, Industrial Wireless.
• IIOT/ AR / Software Solutions/ Substation Automation
• UPS/Cables/Enclosures/ In-Panel Accessories etc.
• Effective Communication/Quick Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking/ Cross-Function Co‑ordination.

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical or Masters‘ Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 6 years‘ experience in Front End Sales.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

ROLE LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• The role is based in Kolkata.
• Willing to travel more than 75% of time PAN India.

Sonepar India is thankful for your interest in joining the team, only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

More information on Sonepar India:

Website: www.soneparindia.com