General Manager - Sales & Marketing

Irish Expert; Thrissur; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sales and marketing located in Thrissur, Kerala seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee operations of its Sales & Marketing departments. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in sales and marketing, preferably with military experience, ensuring strategic leadership and team development to drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior sales and marketing role with a proven track record.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Sales & Marketing teams to align with company goals.
• Oversee the sales team to achieve revenue targets and improve processes.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Sales management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic General Manager (Irish Expert) to oversee and manage our Sales & Marketing departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and marketing with leadership experience, ideally from a disciplined, results-oriented environment such as the military. This role will require a strategic thinker, capable of leading a team, managing operations, and driving business growth through effective sales and marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead and develop the Sales & Marketing teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Create and implement strategies to boost sales, improve market positioning, and enhance brand recognition.
• Sales Management: Oversee the sales team to achieve revenue targets, improve sales processes, and ensure the successful execution of sales plans across various channels.
• Marketing Oversight: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote products/services, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth.
• Client Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze sales performance metrics and marketing campaign effectiveness to make data-driven decisions and adjustments.
• Budget & Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation within the Sales & Marketing departments, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximizing ROI.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, HR) to align strategies and achieve company-wide objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements and best practices within the sales and marketing functions, driving operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior sales and marketing role, with a proven track record of leading successful teams and achieving growth.
• A background in the Army or military environment, demonstrating leadership, discipline, and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt military skills (e.g., leadership, problem-solving, decision-making under pressure) to business operations.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams and work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Bachelors degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).