Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management:
- Manage, mentor, and guide a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve and exceed regional targets.
Sales Strategy & Business Development:
- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for the team across the assigned range of automotive lubricants, including engine oils, gear oils, and coolants.
- Spearhead the strategic identification and onboarding of high-value dealers, major distributors, and key retail accounts in the Pune territory.
- Develop and execute localized sales strategies to maximize market penetration for Raka Oil Company products.
Key Account & Relationship Management:
- Act as the primary point of escalation for complex client inquiries, major product complaints, and service issues, resolving them in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain and nurture strategic, long-lasting relationships with top-tier clients, channel partners, and large garage networks.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention across the team's portfolio.
Market Analysis, Reporting & Operations:
- Consolidate team data to provide comprehensive sales reports, revenue forecasts, and territory analyses to the Sales Manager.
- Monitor and analyze competitor activity, pricing structures, and promotional strategies at a macro-regional level.
- Oversee the team's payment collection processes to ensure timely accounts receivable as per company policy.
Product Promotion & Training:
- Design and oversee the execution of large-scale, on-the-ground promotional activities such as major mechanic meets, product demo days, and point-of-sale marketing campaigns.
- Conduct advanced training sessions for both internal team members and key dealer/retailer staff on the technical features, benefits, and applications of Raka Oil Company products.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales/Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is highly preferred.
Experience:
- 4 to 7 years of proven field sales experience within the Automotive (lubricants, parts, tires) or FMCG sector, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.