Genaral Manager, Sales - Vijayawada

ADAMA Ltd.; NTR; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAMA Ltd. seeks a General Manager - Sales to lead Sales and Marketing across the Vijayawada Zone, spanning from Vijayawada to Srikakulam and Old Khammam District.

This pivotal leadership role drives sustainable growth, market presence, and cross-functional execution of strategic priorities within the zone. You will translate strategy into actionable regional plans, build capability in sales teams, and guide high-performing professionals to achieve region-wide targets while navigating market

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in regional/zonal sales operations within agriculture/agrochemical industries.
• Strong understanding of regional agronomic practices, principal crops, and pest/disease challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of agrochemical product categories, market trends, and regulatory environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing large geographically diverse sales teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance management, target setting, business planning, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, communication, and execution of comprehensive zonal business plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Define region-wise sales targets based on revenue potential, market opportunities, and business priorities.
• Strategically allocate high-margin products across regions to maximize profitability and business performance.
• Drive performance management through regular reviews, strategic guidance, and interventions to bridge gaps.
• Build and develop high-performing sales teams through coaching, training, cross-functional exposure, and capability development.
• Enable teams to respond effectively to changing market conditions, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and opportunities.
• Provide strategic insights on regional agronomic practices, market trends, competitor movements, and business development opportunities.
• Foster collaboration across regions to strengthen execution and scalable outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, values, compliance requirements, and standards of conduct.
• Represent the company's interests with credibility and professionalism across internal and external stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sales leadership

Agriculture knowledge

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance management

Leadership development

Education

Agri Graduate

Job description

Lead the Zone. Shape Growth. Build High-Performing Teams.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute General Manager - Sales to lead Sales and Marketing operations across Vijayawada Zone (Vijayawada to Srikakulam and Old Khammam District). This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving sustainable business growth, strengthening market presence, and ensuring effective execution of the company's strategic priorities across multiple regions. As the custodian of the company's business within the zone, you will work closely with multiple internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business strategy into actionable plans, build organizational capability, and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, communication, and execution of comprehensive zonal business plans aligned with organizational strategy.


• Define region-wise sales targets based on revenue potential, market opportunities, and business priorities.


• Strategically allocate high-margin products across regions to maximize profitability and business performance.


• Drive performance management through regular reviews, strategic guidance, and focused interventions to bridge performance gaps.


• Build and develop high-performing sales teams through coaching, training, cross-functional exposure, and continuous capability development.


• Enable teams to respond effectively to changing market conditions, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.


• Provide strategic insights on regional agronomic practices, market trends, competitor movements, and business development opportunities.


• Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across regions to strengthen execution and optimize business outcomes.


• Ensure adherence to company policies, organizational values, compliance requirements, and expected standards of conduct.


• Represent the company's interests with credibility and professionalism across internal and external stakeholder engagements.

What We're Looking For

• Agri Graduate with 10-15 years of experience in regional/zonal sales operations within the agriculture/agrochemical industry.


• Strong understanding of regional agronomic practices, principal crops, and associated pest and disease challenges.


• Comprehensive knowledge of agrochemical product categories, competitive dynamics, market trends, and the regulatory environment.


• Proven experience leading and developing large, geographically diverse sales teams.


• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable business strategies.


• Demonstrated expertise in performance management, target setting, business planning, and driving accountability.


• Excellent influencing, communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution capabilities.


• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline and the ability to balance growth, profitability, and sustainability.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important business zone and play a significant role in shaping growth, market development, and organizational capability. You will have the opportunity to influence business strategy, develop future-ready sales leaders, and create sustainable value across a diverse agricultural landscape.

If you're ready to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and shape the next phase of growth across your zone, we'd love to hear from you.