General Manager - Water Treatment Industry (Sales)

Erekrut... Recruitment Made Easy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Head of Sales / GM to launch and scale a new water treatment business in India. The role demands a strong technical understanding and strategic thinking, focusing on market entry and development. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience in the water treatment domain, with fluency in English and Hindi. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring proactive engagement with stakeholders and the ability to build relationships to drive success.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in the water treatment domain.
• Ability to work independently or within a small team.
• Well-presented and confident in client-facing situations.
• Fluent in English and Hindi (spoken and written).
• Well-presented and confident in client-facing situations.
• Highly motivated to build a business from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Introduce the JV entity and its products into the Indian market.
• Develop and execute market entry and growth strategies.
• Lead sales and business development activities.
• Lead sales and business development activities and build relationships.
• Drive product and solution development by capturing customer requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and JV partner teams on strategy and execution.

Skills

Technical understanding of water treatment systems

Fluent in English

Fluent in Hindi

Self-driven and proactive

Ability to build relationships

Hindi

Independent

Job description

Head of Sales / GM will be responsible for launching, establishing, and scaling the new JV’s water treatment business in India. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical understanding, strategic thinking, and direct sales execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Introduce the JV entity and its water treatment products/solutions into the Indian market
• Develop and execute market entry, growth, and establishment strategies
• Identify and map key stakeholders, organizations, and decision‑makers
• Lead sales and business development activities, building strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Drive product and solution development by engaging with customers to understand requirements and customize offerings
• Collaborate closely with internal and JV partner teams to align strategy and execution

Location & Travel

• Travel to customer locations as needed

Compensation

• Compensation as per industry standards for new entities
• Mix of fixed salary and stock options / equity

Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of experience in the water treatment domain
• Strong technical understanding of water treatment systems and solutionsAbility to work independently or within a small, fast‑moving team
• Self‑driven, proactive, and growth‑oriented mindset
• Fluent in English and Hindi (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus
• Well‑presented and confident in client‑facing situations
• Highly motivated to exceed targets and build a business from the ground up